Once upon a time, stories weren’t just entertainment; they were the way lessons were passed down, fears were explored, and imaginations took flight. These stories, often beginning with those very words, are what we know as fairy tales. But what…
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The Emperor of Ice-Cream
The Emperor of Ice-Cream by Wallace Stevens Call the dead to the feast, for the food is sweet. Call the dead to the feast, for the dead are only in the present. The only emperor is the emperor of ice‑cream.…
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep by Mother Goose Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. One for the master, And one for the dame, And one for the little boy Who lives down…
The Negro Speaks of Rivers
The Negro Speaks of Rivers by Langston Hughes I have known rivers. I have known rivers, ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in the human veins. My soul has grown deep, like the rivers.…
There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe by Mother Goose There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do. She gave them some broth without…
The Conqueror Worm
The Conqueror Worm by Edgar Allan Poe Lo! ’t is a gala night Within the lonesome latter years! An angel throng, bewinged, bedight In veils, and drowned in tears, Sit in a theatre, to see A play of hopes and…
A Change is as Good as A Rest
A Change is as Good as a Rest This enduring proverb suggests that altering one’s routine or activity can be as restorative and beneficial as taking a period of rest. It speaks to the revitalizing power of novelty and the…
Ideas to Write Wishes on a Bridal Shower Card
Wedding is one day that a girl dreams of once she is a teenager. Most often, the young girl expects her soulmate to be a ‘prince’ from a fairy tale. Depending on the culture and traditions, sometimes, the girl prefers…
Graduation Card
Graduation means receiving an academic degree that allows you to pursue further education. There are different degrees, and the main graduation is considered when you pass your high school. Graduating from high school is also a mark of a child…
A Diamond Is Forever
Understanding “A Diamond Is Forever” The phrase “a diamond is forever” resonates far beyond its origins as a marketing slogan. It speaks to enduring strength, lasting beauty, and an almost mythical permanence. While literally describing the incredible hardness and durability…
A Diamond in the Rough
A Diamond in the Rough: Uncovering Hidden Potential Just as a diamond must be cut and polished to reveal its brilliance, a person possessing this quality may appear flawed or unpolished at first glance, yet possess a core of immense…
A Tale of Two Cities Themes
Themes are overarching ideas and beliefs that the writers use to convey them to their readers. Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities has themes that are not only universal but also highly relevant to any time. Some of the…
Ode
Have you ever felt so inspired by something, a beautiful sunrise, a cherished friend, or a simple object, that you wanted to express your feelings in a particularly elevated and celebratory way? That’s often where the literary form known as…
The Bridge Builder
The Bridge Builder by Will Allen Dromgoole An old man going on a lone highway, Came at the evening cold and gray, To a chasm vast and deep and wide. Through which flowed a sullen tide The old man crossed…
The Arrow and the Song
The Arrow and the Song by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where; For, so swiftly it flew, the sight Could not follow it in its flight. I breathed…
A Bun in The Oven
Understanding “A Bun in the Oven” The phrase “a bun in the oven” is a widely recognized idiom signifying pregnancy. It is a gentle, often playful way to announce or discuss an expected baby. The imagery is quite straightforward: a…
A Bird in the Hand
Understanding “A Bird in the Hand” The phrase “a bird in the hand” signifies possessing something certain, however small, rather than risking it to pursue something potentially better but uncertain. It emphasizes the value of certainty and the potential dangers…
See It Through
See It Through by Edgar Albert Guest When you’re up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge…
Hey, Diddle, Diddle
Hey, Diddle, Diddle Traditional nursery rhyme Hey, diddle, diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon; The little dog laughed To see such sport, And the dish ran away with the spoon. Understanding “Hey, Diddle, Diddle”…
This Little Piggy
This Little Piggy by Mother Goose This little piggy went to market, This little piggy stayed home, This little piggy had roast beef, This little piggy had none. This little piggy went ‘wee wee wee’ all the way home! Summary…