I have recently read a poem called "Visiting Hour" by Norman MacCaig. I have been asked to describe the experience of the poet visiting a loved one in hospital.

In this poem it describes how the poet feels when he visits a woman in hospital. When he gets there he notices the smell and colour of the corridors. He notices every small aspect of the visit. He tries to take his time so he will not have to reach his final destination. The poet tries to use as much descriptive language as possible, so that the reader can get a better idea of the experience as a whole. The poet describes how he will not feel until he has to. He then sees the woman, it is evident that He has a great deal of love for her although we do not find out who she...