Welcome, curious minds, to a delightful journey into the world of poetry! Today, we explore a charming and thought-provoking piece by Thomas Hood, a poet known for his wit and poignant observations. Prepare to be enchanted by “A Lake and…
Category: Poem Analysis
Tall Ambrosia
Tall Ambrosia By Henry David Thoreau Among the signs of autumn I perceive The Roman wormwood (called by learned men Ambrosia elatior, food for gods, For to impartial science the humblest weed Is as immortal as the proudest flower) Sprinkles…
Metaphors
Welcome, language explorers, to a fascinating journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we delve into a masterpiece that uses the very essence of its title to unravel a profound human experience. Prepare to have your understanding…
The White Man’s Burden
Take up the white man’s burden, Send forth the best ye breed; Go send your sons to exile To serve your captives’ need; To wait in heavy harness On fluttered folk and wild; Your new‑caught, sullen peoples Half devil and…
If
If By Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If…
If You Forget Me
Welcome, young poets and discerning readers, to a journey into the heart of one of Pablo Neruda’s most celebrated works, “If You Forget Me.” This poem is a profound exploration of love, self-respect, and the intricate dance of human connection.…
I Too Sing America
Welcome to an exploration of one of America’s most resonant and enduring poems, Langston Hughes’s “I Too Sing America.” This powerful work, a cornerstone of American literature, speaks volumes about identity, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of hope. Prepare to…
maggie and milly and molly and may
Welcome, dear readers, to an insightful exploration of E. E. Cummings’ delightful and profound poem, “maggie and milly and molly and may.” This seemingly simple verse holds layers of meaning, inviting us to reflect on our own journeys of discovery.…
Renascence
All I could see from where I stood Was three long mountains and a wood; I turned and looked another way, And saw three islands in a bay. So with my eyes I traced the line Of the horizon, thin…
As Kingfishers Catch Fire
By Gerard Manley Hopkins As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame; As we tumble over the rim of a round well Stones ring like the bells of the world, and the bright fire of their souls; Each mortal thing does…
The Author to Her Book
The Author to Her Book By Anne Bradstreet Thou ill-form’d offspring of my feeble brain, Who after birth didst by my side remain, Till snatched from thence by friends, less wise than true, Who thee abroad, expos’d to publick view,…
The Hill We Climb
Welcome, aspiring wordsmiths and curious minds, to an exploration of a truly remarkable poem that has captured hearts and minds across the globe. Today, we delve into Amanda Gorman’s powerful work, “The Hill We Climb,” a piece that resonates with…
Don’t Despise Me
Welcome, young explorers of words, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we unravel the profound beauty and powerful message of “Don’t Despise Me” by the extraordinary poet Akka Mahadevi. Prepare to be moved by…
Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers By Adrienne Rich Bright topaz denizens of a world of green. They do not fear the men beneath the trees; They pace in sleek chivalric certainty. Aunt Jennifer’s finger fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory…
Decomposition
Decomposition By Zulfikar Ghose I have a picture I took in Bombay of a beggar asleep on the pavement: grey‑haired, wearing shorts and a dirty shirt, his shadow thrown aside like a blanket. His arms and legs could be cracks…
This Is My Letter To The World
Welcome, everyone, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we unravel the beauty and profound message of Emily Dickinson’s “This Is My Letter To The World.” This short, yet immensely powerful, poem invites us to…
Prologue
Prologue By Anne Bradstreet To sing of Wars, of Captains, and of Kings, Of Cities founded, Common-wealths begun, For my mean Pen are too superior things; Or how they all, or each their dates have run, Let Poets and Historians…
Three Little Birds in a Row
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into a short yet profound poem that offers a keen observation of social dynamics. While sometimes mistakenly attributed to Stephen Crane, this insightful work, “Three Little Birds in a Row,” stands as…
September Song
Geoffrey Hill’s “September Song” stands as a profound and challenging work within modern poetry. This poem invites readers into a deeply unsettling meditation on history, memory, and the human capacity for both immense suffering and quiet reflection. Its stark imagery…
The Old Maid
I saw her in a Broadway car, The woman I might grow to be; I felt my lover look at her And then turn suddenly to me. Her hair was dull and drew no light And yet its color was…