Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of a timeless poem, “The Last Leaf” by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. This remarkable piece of literature invites us to pause and reflect on the profound passage of time, the beauty…
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The Heaven of Animals
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to an exploration of James L. Dickey’s captivating poem, “The Heaven of Animals.” This remarkable work invites us into a world where nature’s laws reign supreme, offering a unique perspective on life, death, and…
The Legend
Welcome, everyone, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we unravel the layers of Garrett Hongo’s “The Legend,” a piece that invites us to look closely at the world around us and reflect on what…
The History Teacher
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning, to a journey into the heart of Billy Collins’ thought-provoking poem, “The History Teacher.” This remarkable piece invites us to ponder the delicate balance between protecting innocence and confronting the complexities of human…
The Dead
The Dead By Rupert Brooke These hearts were woven of human joys and cares, washed marvelously with sorrow, swift to mirth. The years had given them kindness. Dawn was theirs, And sunset, and the colours of the earth. These had…
My Father’s Sadness
My Father’s Sadness By Shirley Geok-lin Lim My father’s sadness appears in my dreams. His young body is dying of responsibility. So many men and women march out of his mouth each time he opens his heart for fullness, he…
In This Blind Alley
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the profound depths of Ahmad Shamlu’s evocative poem, “In This Blind Alley.” This powerful work invites us to contemplate the human spirit’s resilience in the face of overwhelming oppression. Prepare to uncover…
Terezin
The power of poetry lies in its ability to capture the deepest human experiences, transforming moments of profound sorrow, unexpected joy, or stark reality into words that resonate across time. Hanus Hachenburg’s poem “Terezin” stands as a poignant testament to…
There Will Come Soft Rains
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the profound depths of Sara Teasdale’s “There Will Come Soft Rains.” This poem, though brief, offers a powerful meditation on humanity’s place in the vast, indifferent tapestry of nature. Prepare to uncover…
A Bag of Tools
Welcome, aspiring wordsmiths and curious minds, to an exploration of a truly profound and timeless poem. Today, the focus is on R. L. Sharpe’s insightful work, “A Bag of Tools.” This poem, though brief, offers a powerful message about life,…
The Secret of the Machines
The Secret of the Machines By Rudyard Kipling (MODERN MACHINERY) We were taken from the ore-bed and the mine, We were melted in the furnace and the pit. We were cast and wrought and hammered to design, We were cut…
All But Blind
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to a fascinating journey into the world of Walter De La Mare’s “All But Blind.” This seemingly simple poem holds profound insights into how we perceive the world and ourselves. Get ready to uncover…
At the Border, 1979
At the Border, 1979 By Choman Hardi ‘It is your last check in point in this country!’ We grabbed a drink, soon everything would taste different. The land under our feet was divided by a thick iron chain. My sister…
Daddy Fell into the Pond
By Alfred Noyes Everyone grumbled. The sky was grey. We had nothing to do and nothing to say. We were nearing the end of a dismal day, And then there seemed to be nothing beyond, Then Daddy fell into the…
For Julia, In the Deep Water
For Julia, In the Deep Water By John N. Morris The instructor we hire because she does not love you Leads you into the deep water The deep end Where the water is darker Her open, encouraging arms That never…
Everything Has Changed (Except Graves)
I stood at the ruins of my former school where I was patiently moulded; wild plants occupy every space now; my soul was paralyzed. What happened to the roofs the doors and windows? Can these dumb lonely walls still recognise…
Poverty
Welcome, everyone, to a fascinating journey into the world of poetry! Today, we explore a powerful and timeless piece by Jane Taylor, a writer renowned for her ability to convey profound truths with clarity and compassion. Her poem, “Poverty,” offers…
Man and Woman
Man is the highest of creatures. The woman is the most sublime of ideals. God made for man a throne and for the woman an altar. The throne exalts; the altar sanctifies. Man is the brain; the woman’s heart. The…
I’M NOBODY! WHO ARE YOU?
I’m Nobody! Who are you? Are you—Nobody—Too? Then there’s a pair of us! Don’t tell! they’d advertise—you know! How dreary—to be—Somebody! How public—like a Frog— To tell one’s name—the livelong June— To an admiring Bog! By Emily Dickinson Discovering the…
For My Daughter
Looking into my daughter’s eyes I read Beneath the innocence of morning flesh Concealed, hintings of death she does not heed. Coldest of winds have blown this hair, and mesh Of seaweed snarled these miniature hands; The night’s slow poison,…