Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into one of the most iconic moments in English literature. Today, we delve into the heart of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, focusing on the electrifying first encounter between our…
Category: Poem Analysis
S. I. W.
I will to the King, And offer him consolation in his trouble, For that man there has set his teeth to die, And being one that hates obedience, Discipline, and orderliness of life, I cannot mourn him. Understanding “S. I.…
I Sing the Body Electric
I Sing the Body Electric By Walt Whitman 1 I sing the body electric, The armies of those I love engirth me and I engirth them, They will not let me off till I go with them, respond to them,…
Sunday Morning
Welcome, aspiring poets and literary enthusiasts, to a captivating journey into one of modernism’s most profound and beautiful poems, Wallace Stevens’ “Sunday Morning.” This masterpiece invites us to ponder life’s deepest questions, challenging traditional views of spirituality and finding wonder…
The Hollow Men
The Hollow Men By T. S. Eliot Mistah Kurtz‑he dead A penny for the Old Guy I We are the hollow men We are the stuffed men Leaning together Headpiece filled with straw. Alas! Our dried voices, when We whisper…
Ash Wednesday
By T. S. Eliot I Because I do not hope to turn again Because I do not hope Because I do not hope to turn Desiring this man’s gift and that man’s scope I no longer strive towards such things…
The Lotos-Eaters
Welcome, fellow explorers of words, to a journey into one of Alfred Tennyson’s most captivating poems, “The Lotos-Eaters.” Prepare to be transported to a mysterious island where time seems to stand still and the call of duty fades into a…
Diving Into the Wreck
Diving Into the Wreck By Adrienne Rich First having read the book of myths, and loaded the camera, and checked the edge of the knife blade, I put on the body armor of black rubber, the absurd flippers, the grave…
A River
In Madurai, city of temples and poets, who sang of cities and temples, every summer a river dries to a trickle in the sand, baring the sand ribs, straw and women’s hair clogging the water gates at the rusty bars…
The Soul Has Bandaged Moments
The Soul has Bandaged Moments – When too appalled to stir – She feels some ghastly Fright come up And stops to look at her – Salute her – with long fingers – Caress her freezing hair – Sip, Goblin,…
Nameless Pain
By Elizabeth Drew Barstow Stoddard I should be happy with my lot: A wife and mother, is it not Enough for me to be content? What other blessing could be sent? A quiet house and homely ways, That make each…
anyone lived in a pretty how town
anyone lived in a pretty how town By e.e. cummings anyone lived in a pretty how town (with up so floating many bells down) spring summer autumn winter he sang his didn’t he danced his did. Women and men (both…
Pandemania
Pandemania There are fewer introductions In plague years, Hands held back, jocularity No longer bellicose, Even among men. Breathing’s generally wary, Labored, as they say, when The end is at hand. But this is the everyday intake Of the imperceptible…
A Helpmeet for Him
Woman was made for man’s delight, Charm, O woman! Be not afraid! His shadow by day, his moon by night, Woman was made. Her strength with weakness is overlaid; Meek compliances veil her might; Him she stays, by whom she…
Song of Solomon Chapter 4
Welcome to an exploration of one of the most captivating and beautifully crafted poems in literature, “Song of Solomon Chapter 4.” This chapter, a vibrant tapestry of imagery and emotion, offers a profound look into the nature of love, beauty,…
Song Of Solomon Chapter 2
Welcome to an exploration of one of the most exquisite expressions of love in literature, “Song of Solomon Chapter 2.” This chapter, a vibrant tapestry of natural imagery and profound emotion, invites readers into a world where human affection mirrors…
Psalm 84
Welcome, esteemed readers, to a profound exploration of one of the most cherished and spiritually resonant texts from ancient scripture: Psalm 84. This timeless poem, a beacon of devotion and longing, continues to inspire and uplift countless individuals across generations.…
Under the Harvest Moon
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning, to a journey into the heart of a truly evocative poem. Today, our focus is on Carl Sandburg’s “Under the Harvest Moon,” a piece that, despite its brevity, offers profound insights into life’s…
Sonnet 90
Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s profound sonnets. Today, we unravel the layers of “Sonnet 90,” a poem that explores the depths of human emotion and the strategic approach to enduring sorrow.…
Song of Solomon 3
Welcome, young scholars of literature, to a journey into one of the most beautiful and ancient love poems ever written! Today, we are going to explore a truly special piece, Song of Solomon 3. This chapter, nestled within a larger…