Read the lines from “The Village Blacksmith.” He needs must think of her once more, How in the grave she lies; And with his hard, rough hand he wipes A tear out of his eyes. How does the word choice affect the meaning of the poem? It emphasizes the pain in his hands caused by handling his smithy tools. It shows that even the toughest people feel strong emotions. It reveals the blacksmith seeks to forget the sorrows of the past. It shows the blacksmith wants to find a new wife to share his life with.