1. "I hoped the father would provide;
Like any other bird -
At least would cover us with leaves -
And keep the tempest off."
In this simile, the poet compares the father to other birds, implying that providing for their young and protecting them from the elements is a natural and expected behavior.
2. "My life is like the weather -
Now sunshine and now showers."
Here, the poet compares her life to the changing weather, suggesting that it can be unpredictable and fluctuate between happiness and sadness.
3. "A sparrow told me how the snake -
Draws in and out its tongue -
And then I hopped with little feet
Where the meadow stretches long."
In this simile, the poet likens her own curiosity and exploration to that of a sparrow observing the movements of a snake.