What is the message of The Lanyard?
What is the message of The Lanyard? "The Lanyard" by Billy Collins is an expression of the human condition and has two main themes. One is a parent's sacrificial love for her child that gives without expectation of reward. The other is the self-centeredness and naiveté of youth that accepts parental love and cannot ever offer adequate remuneration. When was The Lanyard written? Billy Collins, “The Lanyard,” 2007 | Introduction to Literature. What is the tone in the poem The Lanyard? Tone: Wry - humorously sarcastic or mocking. When did Billy Collins write the lanyard? 1951 But he was drafted...