Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning, to a journey into the heart of a truly magnificent poem. Today, we turn our attention to Joy Harjo’s profound work, “Eagle Poem,” a piece that invites us to look beyond the ordinary…
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Exile
Exile By Julia Alvarez The night we fled the country, Papi, you told me we were going to the beach, you hurried me to get dressed along with the others, while I was posted at a window, you looked out…
The Good-Morrow
Welcome, dear readers, to an illuminating journey into the heart of one of English literature’s most captivating love poems, John Donne’s “The Good-Morrow.” Prepare to explore a world where love transcends the ordinary, transforming perception and creating an entirely new…
Sonnet 7: How soon hath Time, the subtle thief of youth
Sonnet 7: How soon hath Time, the subtle thief of youth By John Milton How soon hath Time, the subtle thief of youth, Stol’n on his wing my three-and-twentieth year! My hasting days fly on with full career, But my…
Sonnet 19: When I consider how my light is spent
When I consider how my light is spent, Ere half my days, in this dark world. And that one Talent which is lost, Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent, To serve therewith my Maker, and present My…
October
Is it winter again, is it cold again, didn’t Frank just slip on the ice, didn’t he heal, weren’t the spring seeds planted didn’t the night end, didn’t the melting ice flood the narrow gutters wasn’t my body rescued, wasn’t…
On The Sea
On The Sea By John Keats It keeps eternal whisperings around Desolate shores, and with its mighty swell Gluts twice ten thousand Caverns, till the spell Of Hecate leaves them their old shadowy sound. Often ‘tis in such gentle temper…
Apologia
Is it thy will that I should wax and wane, Barter my cloth of gold for hidden grey, And at thy pleasure weave that web of pain Whose brightest threads are each a wasted day? Is it thy will—Love that…
Mutability
Welcome to an exploration of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s profound poem, “Mutability.” This timeless work invites contemplation on the very essence of existence, reminding us that change is not merely a part of life, but life itself. Prepare to delve into…
Kindness
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning! Today, we embark on a journey into the profound depths of Naomi Shihab Nye’s celebrated poem, “Kindness.” This isn’t just a poem about a simple virtue; it’s an invitation to understand the very…
The Rainbow Bridge
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and emotion, to a journey into the heart of a truly special poem. Today, we delve into “The Rainbow Bridge,” a work that has touched countless lives and offered profound comfort to many. This isn’t…
The Last Ride Together
The Last Ride Together By Robert Browning I said, then, dearest, since ’tis so, Since now at length my fate I know, Since nothing all my love avails, Since all my life seems meant to fail, Since this was written…
A Satirical Elegy on the Death of a Late Famous General
Step into the brilliant, biting world of Jonathan Swift, a master of satire whose words cut through pretense with surgical precision. Among his most incisive works stands “A Satirical Elegy on the Death of a Late Famous General,” a poem…
Old Testament Psalm 23
Welcome, aspiring wordsmiths and curious minds, to a journey into one of the most beloved and enduring pieces of poetry ever penned: Old Testament Psalm 23. This ancient text, often simply referred to as Psalm 23, transcends its religious origins…
Ecce Puer
Of the dark past A child is born; With joy and grief My heart is torn. Calm in his cradle The living lies. May love and mercy Unclose his eyes! Young life is breathed On the glass; The world that…
I Am Offering this Poem
Welcome, young poets and curious minds, to a journey into the heart of a truly special poem. Today, we explore Jimmy Santiago Baca’s “I Am Offering this Poem,” a work that beautifully reminds us of the most precious gifts we…
The Harvest Moon
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and lovers of verse! Today, we embark on a delightful journey into the heart of autumn, guided by the luminous words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. His poem, “The Harvest Moon,” offers not just a beautiful…
The Builders
Step into the timeless wisdom of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Builders,” a poem that beautifully articulates the profound impact each individual has on the grand structure of life and society. This enduring work invites readers to reflect on their contributions,…
Give Me Your Hand
Give Me Your Hand By Gabriela Mistral Give me your hand and give me your love, give me your hand and dance with me. A single flower, and nothing more, a single flower is all we’ll be. Keeping time in…
I Shall Not Pass This Way Again
I Shall Not Pass This Way Again By Eva Rose York I shall not pass this way again, Although it was bordered by flowers, Although I rest in fragrant bowers, And hear the singing Of songbirds winging To highest heaven…