Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of English poetry. Today, we turn our attention to a truly stirring piece, William Ernest Henley’s “England, My England.” This poem is more than just words on a page; it is…
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Let Me Die a Youngman’s Death
Welcome, everyone, to a fascinating journey into the world of poetry. Today, a truly unique and thought-provoking poem awaits our exploration: Roger McGough’s “Let Me Die a Youngman’s Death.” Prepare to have your ideas about life, aging, and mortality playfully…
A Married State
A Married State By Katherine Philips A married state affords but little ease The best of husbands are so hard to please. This in wives’ careful faces you may see Though they dissemble their misfortunes well. A virgin state is…
A Quoi Bon Dire
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we delve into Charlotte Mew’s poignant masterpiece, “A Quoi Bon Dire.” This poem offers a profound meditation on love, loss, and the enduring power…
Lost Beauty
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a profound journey into the heart of Jwani Mwaikusa’s compelling poem, “Lost Beauty.” This powerful work invites readers to contemplate deep questions of identity, cultural heritage, and the pervasive influence of societal beauty standards. Prepare…
Mother of the Groom
Welcome, young explorers of language, to a journey into the heart of a truly moving poem. Today, we will unravel the delicate beauty and profound emotions within Patrick MacLeod’s “Mother of the Groom.” This poem offers a tender glimpse into…
The Lie
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and truth, to a journey into one of English poetry’s most defiant and enduring works. Today, we delve into Sir Walter Ralegh’s powerful poem, “The Lie,” a piece that challenges us to look beyond superficial…
Birdshooting Season
Welcome, everyone, to a fascinating journey into the heart of a powerful poem. Today, we delve into Olive Senior’s “Birdshooting Season,” a piece that beautifully captures a moment in time, revealing layers of tradition, gender roles, and the awakening of…
Winter Night: Edinburgh
Night falls quickly as turning back a clock But the City is alive with light Shops and cafes deny the darkness, throw light at the street like baited hooks. Offices spill workers onto pavements, The yellow drip of lamps washing…
Woman to Child
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of one of Australian poetry’s most profound works. Today, we delve into Judith Wright’s “Woman to Child,” a poem that beautifully articulates the miraculous and deeply spiritual experience of motherhood.…
The United Fruit Company
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into one of the most potent and politically charged poems of the 20th century. Today, we delve into Pablo Neruda’s masterful critique, “The United Fruit Company.” This poem is not merely a collection…
The Thickness of Ice
At first we’ll meet as friends (Though secretly I’ll be hoping we’ll become much more and hoping that you’re hoping that too) At first we’ll be like skaters testing the thickness of ice (with each meeting we’ll skate nearer the…
Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face
Welcome, dear readers, to a delightful journey into the world of poetry! Today, we explore a truly joyful and insightful poem that encourages us to look at the ordinary with fresh eyes and a grateful heart. Prepare to be charmed…
You Will Never See Me Fall
You Will Never See Me Fall By Joyce Alcantara You may see me struggle but you won’t see me fall. Regardless if I’m weak or not I’m going to stand tall. Everyone says life is easy but truly living it…
Meeting Point
Welcome, dear readers, to a captivating journey into the heart of Louis Macneice’s remarkable poem, “Meeting Point”. Prepare to explore how words can weave magic, bending time and space to capture the essence of human connection. This poem is a…
Wind and Window Flower
Welcome, dear readers, to an insightful exploration of Robert Frost’s enchanting poem, “Wind and Window Flower.” This exquisite piece, published in his 1913 collection A Boy’s Will, invites us to ponder the delicate dance between longing and indifference, freedom and…
Visitors to the Black Belt
Langston Hughes, a towering figure of the Harlem Renaissance, masterfully captured the complexities of African American life through his poetry. Among his powerful works is “Visitors to the Black Belt,” a poem that serves as a direct and unflinching challenge…
Velvet Shoes
Velvet Shoes By Elinor Wylie Let us walk in the white snow In a soundless space With footsteps quiet and slow, At a tranquil pace, Under veils of white lace. I shall go shod in silk, And you in wool,…
During Wind and Rain
They sing their dearest songs— He, she, all of them—yea, Treble and tenor and bass, And one to play; With the candles mooning each face. . . Ah, no; the years O! How the sick leaves reel down in throngs!…
The Laboratory
Welcome, dear readers, to an exploration of one of English literature’s most captivating and chilling poems. Today, we delve into the intricate world of Robert Browning’s “The Laboratory,” a masterpiece that invites us to peer into the darkest corners of…