Bear's paw: In the line "They answer: Fire will rain / And fire and bombing will come down / From every German plane / Shepherded by God's winged hands, / His bombing fleets of planes / Will go to Birmingham", the phrase "bear's paw" represents the threatening power of the German air force. It suggests that the German planes are like a bear's paw, capable of causing great damage and destruction.
Winged hands: In the same line, "Shepherded by God's winged hands, / His bombing fleets of planes", the phrase "winged hands" refers to the German air force. The use of the word "winged" suggests that the planes are like birds of prey, capable of swooping down and causing destruction.
Fire will rain: This phrase is used to describe the destructive power of the German air force. It suggests that bombs will fall from the sky like rain, causing widespread damage and destruction.
Bombing fleets: This phrase refers to the German air force. It suggests that the German air force is a powerful force, capable of carrying out large-scale bombing raids.
Birmingham: The poem's title, Go to Birmingham, refers to the city of Birmingham, England. The poem is a warning to the people of Birmingham about the threat of German air raids.