Poetry Analysis

Speaker: Lucille is the speaker of the poem, and she's watching Miss Rosie on the street.
Occasion: There doesn't seem to be an occasion, but Miss Rosie's appearance prompts Lucille to speak.
Audience: Miss Rosie is the audience, and we know from the poem she's ragged.
Purpose: The purpose of the poem, to me, is to tell Miss Rosie that even though she's already lost, she's not forgotten, and other people have hope because of her appearance.
Subject: The subject of the poem is Miss Rosie.
Tone: Lucille talks to Miss Rosie rather harshly, and she doesn't seem to feel any compassion for her. Almost like she was jealous of her.
Theme: The theme seems to be that Miss Rosie was once beautiful and amazing, but her beauty quickly faded and all she was left with was her haggard appearance. Once no one looked at her, she became just another bum, and we shouldn't let beauty be the main factor.