Call it a good marriage – For no one ever questioned Her warmth, his masculinity, Their interlocking lives; Except one stray graphologist Who frowned in speculation At her h’s and her s’s, His p’s and w’s. Though few would still…
Category: Poem Analysis
Cactus
Thorns are my language. I announce my existence with a bleeding touch. Once these thorns were flowers. I loathe lovers who betray. Poets have abandoned the deserts to go back to the gardens. Only camels remain here, and merchants, who…
No Loser, No Weeper
Welcome, everyone, to a fascinating journey into the heart of a poem that speaks to a universal human experience: the profound aversion to loss. Today, we delve into “No Loser, No Weeper,” a piece that, despite its deceptively simple language,…
Bye-Child
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning, to a journey into the heart of a truly profound poem. Today, we turn our attention to Seamus Heaney’s “Bye-Child,” a work that, while brief, resonates with immense emotional power and intricate poetic…
Summons
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and literature, to a journey into the heart of Robert Francis’s enchanting poem, “Summons.” This seemingly simple poem holds profound insights into human connection and the gentle art of persuasion. Let us uncover its layers…
What is Success
Welcome, aspiring thinkers and wordsmiths, to a journey into the heart of a truly inspiring poem. Today, we delve into Ralph Waldo Emerson’s profound contemplation on the essence of a meaningful existence, a piece that challenges conventional notions and invites…
Ol’ Higue
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to an insightful journey into the heart of Mark McWatt’s compelling poem, “Ol’ Higue.” This piece offers a unique lens through which to view a creature of folklore, challenging our preconceived notions and inviting us to…
The Shepherd and His Flock
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning! Today, a beautiful and poignant poem awaits our careful attention: Mbuyiseni Oswald Mtshali’s “The Shepherd and His Flock.” This work, first published in his acclaimed collection Sounds of a Cowhide Drum, offers a…
The Runaway
Once when the snow of the year was beginning to fall, We stopped by a mountain pasture to say, ‘Whose colt?’ A little Morgan had one forefoot on the wall, The other curled at his breast. He dipped his head…
Subway Wind
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and imagination! Today, we embark on a journey into the heart of Claude McKay’s evocative poem, “Subway Wind.” Prepare to be swept away by its powerful imagery and profound themes as we uncover the layers…
Last Lesson of the Afternoon
Welcome, dear readers, to a fascinating exploration of D. H. Lawrence’s poignant poem, “Last Lesson of the Afternoon.” This piece offers a raw and honest glimpse into the mind of a weary educator, a sentiment that resonates deeply across generations.…
The Panic Bird
Welcome, discerning readers, to an insightful exploration of Robert Phillips’ compelling poem, “The Panic Bird.” This piece of literature offers a profound and visceral portrayal of an experience many find difficult to articulate. Through vivid imagery and masterful use of…
Stolen Rivers
We Africans came to Berlin to sing and recite poetry. We had an agenda: remembering our anthems of loss, galloping, consuming, the pillage, the cries like forest fires, like haunted children, how can we, how can we even begin to…
Southern History
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of a powerful and thought-provoking poem. Today, we delve into Natasha Trethewey’s “Southern History,” a work that invites us to examine how history is told, remembered, and sometimes, conveniently forgotten.…
The Spring
The Spring By Thomas Carew Now that the winter’s gone, the earth hath lost Her snow-white robes, and now no more the frost Candies the grass, or casts an icy cream Upon the silver lake or crystal stream; But the…
If I Could Tell You
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to a journey into the profound depths of W. H. Auden’s masterful poem, “If I Could Tell You.” This piece invites us to ponder the mysteries of time, knowledge, and the very essence of…
Homework! Oh, Homework!
Welcome, everyone, to our special exploration of a poem that speaks to a feeling many of us know all too well! Today, we are diving into Jack Prelutsky’s wonderfully expressive piece, “Homework! Oh, Homework!”. This poem is a brilliant example…
Aboriginal Charter of Rights
Aboriginal Charter of Rights By Oodgeroo Noonuccal We want hope, not racialism, Brotherhood, not ostracism, Black advance, not white ascendance: Make us equals, not dependants. We need help, not exploitation, We want freedom, not frustration; Not control, but self-reliance, Independence,…
We Grow Accustomed to the Dark
Welcome, everyone, to a fascinating journey into the world of poetry! Today, we are going to explore a profound and timeless work by one of America’s most celebrated poets, Emily Dickinson. Her poem, “We Grow Accustomed to the Dark,” offers…
Piano
Piano By D.H. Lawrence Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings And pressing…