The two poems, “Remember” and “The Cross of Snow,” both discuss death but take different views on the subject. “Remember” explains that people should remember the dead but also move on so they can be happy; while, “The Cross of Snow” describes someone that cannot move on from the death of their loved one and is sad. Through conveying their messages, each poem uses various literary techniques. Although both poems use metaphors and powerful diction, “The Cross of Snow” employs a heavier use of imagery. Throughout each poem, metaphors are evident. In line 11 of the poem “Remember,” “For if the darkness and corruption leave,” the metaphor is used to describe that the person will become happier after moving on or forgetting about the dead loved