In writer Derek Walcott’s poem, he utilizes literary devices to describe a childhood memory and convey its importance. Such literary devices include diction, tone, and imagery to assist in creating an image which unfolds in the audience's mind. Additionally, throughout the poem, Walcott uses describing words to appeal to one’s senses and feelings. One of the central literary devices Walcott uses in his poem is diction. In the poem, diction is used to build imagery, appeal to the five senses, and portray the author’s fondness toward an old memory. There are multiple examples of Walcott’s use of diction, but one of the main phrases that stood out was “She was the lamplight in the stare of the two mesmerised boys” (line 20). In this line, imagery