Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of poetry! Today, we are going to explore a truly thoughtful and moving poem that invites us to reflect on life’s big choices. It is a poem about finding peace, leaving…
Category: Poem Analysis
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin By Robert Browning Hamelin Town is in Brunswick, near the famous city of Hanover. The river Weser is deep and wide, and its banks are washed by the water on the southern side. It is…
Parsley
Parsley By Rita Dove The Cane Fields There is a parrot imitating spring in the palace, its feathers a parsley green. Out of the swamp the cane appears to haunt us, and we cut it down. The general searches for…
Faith Healing
Welcome, curious minds, to a fascinating journey into the heart of Philip Larkin’s poignant poem, “Faith Healing.” This powerful piece invites us to observe a scene of profound human hope and vulnerability, prompting us to reflect on what truly heals…
Let America Be America Again
Let America Be America Again By Langston Hughes Let America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain Seeking a home where he himself is free. (America never…
The Dream
Welcome, everyone, to a fascinating journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we unravel the intricate beauty and profound insights of “The Dream” by the masterful poet, John Donne. Prepare to explore the delicate dance between reality…
Christmas Bells
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men! And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom…
Casey at the Bat
The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville nine that day: The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play, And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same, A pall‑like silence fell upon…
Sonnet 70
That thou art blamed shall not be thy defect, For slander’s mark was ever yet the fair; The ornament of beauty is suspect, A crow that flies in heaven’s sweetest air. So thou be good, slander doth but approve Thy…
Sonnet XXXVIII
Welcome to an exploration of one of William Shakespeare’s most captivating works, Sonnet XXXVIII. This poem offers a profound look into the wellspring of artistic creation, celebrating the power of a muse to ignite a poet’s imagination. Prepare to uncover…
Romeo And Juliet, Act I Prologue
Romeo & Juliet, Act I Prologue By William Shakespeare Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of…
On the Ning Nang Nong
Welcome to an exploration of one of the most delightfully whimsical poems in the English language, Spike Milligan’s “On the Ning Nang Nong.” This piece is a masterclass in playful language and imaginative soundscapes, offering a vibrant journey into a…
The Manhunt
The Manhunt After the first phase, after passionate nights and intimate days, only then would he let me trace the frozen river that ran through his face, only then would he let me explore the blown hinge of his lower…
Counter Attack
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning! Today, we embark on a journey into the heart of one of the most powerful and poignant poems to emerge from the Great War: Siegfried Sassoon’s “Counter Attack.” This poem is not merely…
Pippa’s Song
Here’s the poem “Pippa’s Song” by Robert Browning: The year’s at the spring, And day’s at the morn; Morning’s at seven; The hillside’s dew-pearled; The lark’s on the wing; The snail’s on the thorn: God’s in His heaven— All’s right…
The Cry of The Children
“Pheu pheu, ti prosderkesthe m ommasin, tekna;” [Alas, alas, why do you gaze at me with your eyes, my children.] —Medea. Do you hear the children weeping, O my brothers, Before sorrow comes with years? They lean their young heads…
Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars By Carol Ann Duffy After I no longer speak they break our fingers to salvage my wedding ring. Rebecca Rachel Ruth Aaron Emmanuel David, stars on all our brows beneath the gaze of men with guns. Mourn for…
In Memoriam, [Ring out, wild bells]
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning, to a journey into one of English poetry’s most enduring and hopeful verses. Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s “Ring out, wild bells” is a powerful and resonant poem, often celebrated independently, yet it holds a…
London Bridge Is Falling Down
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into one of the most enduring pieces of English verse. Today, we delve into the seemingly simple, yet remarkably profound, world of “London Bridge Is Falling Down.” This traditional rhyme, known across…
Goosey Goosey Gander
Goosey goosey gander, Whither shall I wander? Upstairs and downstairs And in my lady’s chamber. There I met an old man Who wouldn’t say his prayers, So I took him by his left leg And threw him down the stairs.…