Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying a poem that includes the phrase "black daffodils." Participants are trying to recall the poet and the specific poem, exploring various possibilities and suggestions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant recalls a line ending with "black daffodils" and speculates it might be by Walt Whitman.
- Another participant suggests the poet might be Thomas P C Craven, although this claim is later questioned.
- A different participant proposes that the poem could be by Michael Marsh, providing a link to a specific work.
- There is uncertainty about the existence of a poet named Thomas Craven, as one participant could not find any references to him.
- One participant expresses a desire to wait for updates from The Jeopardy Archive for further assistance.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the identity of the poet or the poem, with multiple competing suggestions and ongoing uncertainty.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations in the search for the poem, including the lack of definitive information about the poet Thomas P C Craven and the reliance on memory for the specific lines.
I remember one line ends in "black daffodils." It might have been Walt Whitman, or somebody. Are there any suggestions to what I might be thinking about?