Welcome, everyone, to our exploration of a truly delightful and insightful piece of poetry: John Frederick Nims’ “Love Poem.” This poem offers a refreshing perspective on affection, celebrating the beautiful imperfections that make a beloved unique. Prepare to delve into…
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Legacies
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning! Today, we embark on a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem, Nikki Giovanni’s “Legacies.” This seemingly simple piece holds profound insights into human connection, generational shifts, and the powerful weight…
Harvest at Mynachlog
Harvest at Mynachlog By Gillian Clarke At last the women come with baskets, The older one in flowered apron, A daisied cloth covering the bread And dappled china, sweet tea In a vast can. The women stoop Spreading their cups…
Wild Bees
Wild Bees By James K. Baxter Often in summer, on a tarred bridge plank standing, Or downstream between willows, a safe Ophelia drifting In a rented boat — I had seen them come and go, Those wild bees swift as…
We and They
We and They Father and Mother, and Me, Sister and Auntie say All the people like us are We, and everyone else is They. And would you believe it? They look upon us as just another Them! We eat pork…
Cargo Hulks
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating voyage into the heart of Peter Tower’s evocative poem, “Cargo Hulks.” Prepare to uncover the layers of meaning, the masterful use of language, and the profound messages embedded within this compelling work. Let…
Call It A Good Marriage
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…
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.…