Welcome, dear readers, to a profound journey into the heart of human emotion, as we explore Ben Jonson’s timeless poem, “On My First Son.” This powerful elegy, a testament to a father’s grief and philosophical struggle, offers rich insights into…
Category: Poem Analysis
The Sun Rising
The Sun Rising by John Donne Busy old fool, unruly Sun, Why dost thou so early rise? All you are and all the world, I know. The sun that rises to bring light to me? I have no need of…
Power
Warning: The poem contains profanity and graphic descriptions of violence and may not be suitable for all readers. Power by Audre Lorde The difference between poetry and rhetoric is being ready to kill yourself instead of your children. I am…
Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church
Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church By Emily Dickinson Some keep the Sabbath going to Church – I keep it, staying at Home – With a Bobolink for a Chorister – And an Orchard, for a Dome – Some…
Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind
Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s most poignant and enduring lyrical poems, “Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind.” This timeless piece, nestled within the beloved play As You Like It, offers a profound…
I Am!
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and emotion, to a journey into the heart of a truly profound poem. Today, the focus is on a powerful work that speaks to the universal human experience of isolation and the search for peace.…
Abandoned Farmhouse
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and story, to a journey into the quiet power of Ted Kooser’s “Abandoned Farmhouse.” This remarkable poem invites us to become literary detectives, piecing together a poignant narrative from the silent clues left behind. Prepare…
Blackberry-Picking
Late August, given heavy rain and sun For a full week the blackberries would ripen. At first just one, a glossy purple clot Among others, red, green, hard as a knot. You ate that first one, and its flesh was…
Neutral Tones
We stood by a pond that winter day, And the sun was white, as though chidden of God, And a few leaves lay on the starving sod; They had fallen from an ash tree, and were gray. Your eyes on…
Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now
Loveliest of trees, the cherry now Is hung with bloom along the bough, And stands about the woodland ride Wearing white for Eastertide. Now, of my threescore years and ten, Twenty will not come again, And take from seventy springs…
The Snow Man
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and thought, to a journey into one of modern poetry’s most profound and captivating works: Wallace Stevens’ “The Snow Man.” This poem is not merely a description of winter; it is an invitation to transform…
The Cloud
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to an illuminating journey into the heart of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s magnificent poem, “The Cloud.” Prepare to be swept away by the sheer power and lyrical beauty of nature as we explore this timeless…
I dwell in Possibility
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to an illuminating journey into the heart of Emily Dickinson’s profound and enchanting poem, “I dwell in Possibility.” Prepare to unlock the secrets of imagination, creativity, and the boundless world that poetry offers. I…
A Dream
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to an exploration of Edgar Allan Poe’s evocative poem, “A Dream.” Prepare to delve into the intricate world of memory, sorrow, and the profound solace found within the realm of imagination. This journey will…
In the Desert
The Poem: “In the Desert” by Stephen Crane by Stephen Crane In the desert I saw a creature, naked, bestial, Who, squatting upon the ground, Held his heart in his hands, And ate of it. I said, “Is it good,…
My Life Had Stood – a Loaded Gun
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into one of Emily Dickinson’s most profound and captivating poems. Prepare to unlock the intricate layers of “My Life Had Stood – a Loaded Gun,” a work that continues to resonate with its…
Sea Fever
Welcome, aspiring wordsmiths and curious minds, to an exploration of one of English poetry’s most beloved maritime anthems, John Masefield’s “Sea Fever.” This poem captures the very essence of wanderlust and the irresistible allure of the ocean, drawing readers into…
To My Mother
Because I feel that, in the heavens above, The angels, whispering to one another, Can find, among their burning terms of love, None so devotional as that of “Mother,” Therefore by that dear name I long have called you, You…
The Albatross
Welcome, dear readers, to an insightful journey into the heart of poetry. Today, we unravel the layers of a compelling modern poem, “The Albatross” by Kate Bass. This piece, though seemingly simple, offers a profound exploration of human emotion and…
I Remember, I Remember
Welcome, dear readers, to an exploration of a truly timeless poem, Thomas Hood’s “I Remember, I Remember.” This piece of literature has captivated hearts for generations with its poignant reflections on childhood and the bittersweet passage of time. Prepare to…