The Garden of Love By William Blake I went to the Garden of Love, And saw what I never had seen: A Chapel was built in the midst, Where I used to play on the green. And the gates of…
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Vultures
Vultures By Chinua Achebe In the greyness and drizzle of one despondent dawn unstirred by harbingers of sunbreak a vulture perching high on broken bones of a dead tree nestled close to his mate his smooth bashed-in head, a pebble…
Unguarded Gate
Unguarded Gate By Thomas Bailey Aldrich Wide open and unguarded stand our gates, Named after the four winds: North, South, East, and West; Portals that lead to an enchanted land Of cities, forests, fields of living gold, Vast prairies, lordly…
To the Right Honorable William, Earl of Dartmouth
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the profound and moving verses of Phillis Wheatley. Today, we delve into a poem that stands as a testament to both personal struggle and universal aspiration: “To the Right Honorable William, Earl…
To The Foot From Its Child
To The Foot From Its Child By Pablo Neruda Translated by Jodey Bateman A child’s foot doesn’t know it’s a foot yet And it wants to be a butterfly or an apple But then the rocks and pieces of glass,…
An Africa Thunderstorm
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of a powerful and evocative poem. Today, we delve into David Rubadiri’s “An Africa Thunderstorm,” a masterpiece that captures the raw energy of nature and the human spirit’s response to…
The Table And The Chair
The Table And The Chair By Edward Lear I Said the Table to the Chair, ‘You can hardly be aware, ‘How I suffer from the heat, ‘And from chilblains on my feet! ‘If we took a little walk, ‘We might…
What He Thought
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to an exploration of Heather McHugh’s profound poem, “What He Thought.” This remarkable piece invites us to reconsider our understanding of poetry, moving beyond mere words to the powerful, often unspoken truths that shape…
The Hug
By Thom Gunn It was your birthday, we had drunk and dined Half of the night with our old friend Who’d showed us in the end To a bed I reached in one drunk stride. Already I lay snug, And…
The Great Storm
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into the heart of Jo Shapcott’s powerful poem, “The Great Storm”. This remarkable piece of literature offers a vivid portrayal of nature’s raw power and the complex human emotions it can evoke.…
The More Loving One
The More Loving One By W. H. Auden Looking up at the stars, I know quite well That, for all they care, I can go to hell, But on earth indifference is the least We have to dread from man…
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy‑five; Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year. He said to his friend, “If…
Mi Abuelo
The profound connections shared with ancestors often transcend the boundaries of life and death, shaping identities and echoing through generations. Alberto Ríos’ poignant poem, “Mi Abuelo,” offers a captivating exploration of such a connection, delving into themes of memory, legacy,…
Mean Time
Mean Time By Carol Ann Duffy The clocks slid back an hour and stole light from my life as I walked through the wrong part of town, mourning our love. And, of course, unmendable rain fell to the bleak streets…
Madam and the Rent Man
The rent man knocked. He said, “Howdy-do?” I said, “What can I do for you?” He said, “You know your rent is due.” I said, “Listen. Before I’d pay, I’d go to Hades.” And rot away! The sink is broken,…
Living in Sin
Welcome, dear readers, to an insightful exploration of Adrienne Rich’s compelling poem, “Living in Sin”. This piece of literature offers a profound look into the complexities of human relationships and the often-stark contrast between romantic ideals and the realities of…
The Rose That Grew from Concrete
Welcome, aspiring wordsmiths and curious minds, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we delve into Tupac Shakur’s “The Rose That Grew from Concrete,” a powerful testament to resilience, hope, and the extraordinary ability of…
The Ebb and Flow
The Ebb and Flow by Edward Taylor When first thou on me, Lord, wrought’st thy sweet print, My heart was made thy tinder box. My affections were thy tinder in’t: Where fell thy sparks by drops. Those holy sparks of…
The Paradox
The Paradox Paul Laurence Dunbar I am the mother of sorrows, I am the ender of grief; I am the bud and the blossom, I am the late-falling leaf. I am thy priest and thy poet, I am thy serf…
The Rear Guard
The Rear Guard by Siegfried Sassoon (Hindenburg Line, April 1917) Groping along the tunnel, step by step, He winked his prying torch with patching glare From side to side, and sniffed the unwholesome air. Tins, boxes, bottles, shapes and too…