Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of a truly profound poem. Today, we delve into William Blake’s “The Little Black Boy,” a work that invites us to contemplate themes of identity, spirituality, and universal love. Let us…
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Beat! Beat! Drums!
Welcome, esteemed readers, to a profound exploration of Walt Whitman’s powerful poem, “Beat! Beat! Drums!”. This work stands as a stark and unforgettable testament to the pervasive nature of war, a piece that resonates with unwavering intensity. Prepare to delve…
Huswifery
Huswifery by Edward Taylor Make me, O Lord, thy spinning wheel complete. Let thy holy word be my distaff for me. Make my affections, swift flyers, neat And let my soul be thy holy spool to be. Make my conversation…
The Gift
by Li-Young Lee To pull the metal splinter from my palm my father recited a story in a low voice. I watched his lovely face and not the blade. Before the story ended, he’d removed the iron sliver I thought…
Nikki-Rosa
Nikki-Rosa by Nikki Giovanni childhood remembrances are always a drag if you’re Black you always remember things like living in Woodlawn with no inside toilet and if you become famous or something they never talk about how happy you were…
Sonnet 138
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to a fascinating journey into the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s most intriguing sonnets. Today, we unravel the intricate dance of truth and deception in “Sonnet 138,” a poem that speaks volumes about…
Darkness
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to an illuminating journey into one of Lord Byron’s most chilling and thought-provoking works: “Darkness.” This poem stands as a monumental vision of an apocalyptic world, stripped bare of light and hope. Prepare to delve into…
Sonnet 55: Not Marble nor the Gilded Monuments
Welcome, aspiring scholars and lovers of language, to a journey into one of William Shakespeare’s most profound declarations on immortality: Sonnet 55. This remarkable poem, “Not Marble nor the Gilded Monuments,” stands as a testament to the enduring power of…
The Flower
Welcome, esteemed readers, to a journey into the heart of George Herbert’s exquisite poem, “The Flower.” Prepare to uncover the layers of meaning, the delicate artistry, and the profound spiritual insights embedded within this timeless work. This exploration will illuminate…
The Song of Wandering Aengus
Welcome, young literary explorers, to a journey into one of William Butler Yeats’ most enchanting poems, “The Song of Wandering Aengus.” Prepare to be captivated by a tale of magic, longing, and an eternal quest for beauty. This poem is…
Verses upon the Burning of Our House
Verses upon the Burning of our House, July 10th, 1666 by Anne Bradstreet In the silent night when I took rest, For sorrow near, I did not look, I was awakened by thunderous noise, And piteous shrieks of dreadful voice.…
Facing It
Facing It by Yusef Komunyakaa My black face fades, hiding inside the black granite. I said I wouldn’t Dammit: No tears. I’m stone. I’m flesh. My clouded reflection eyes me like a bird of prey, the profile of night slanted…
A Narrow Fellow in the Grass
A Narrow Fellow in the Grass by Emily Dickinson A narrow fellow in the grass Occasionally rides; You may have met him, did you not His notice instant is; Grass divides as with a comb, A spotted shaft is seen;…
Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood
Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood by William Wordsworth The child is father of the man; And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety. (Wordsworth, ‘My Heart Leaps Up’) There…
Abou Ben Adhem
Welcome, aspiring literary enthusiasts, to a journey into one of English poetry’s most beloved and thought provoking short works. Today, we delve into Leigh Hunt’s “Abou Ben Adhem,” a poem that, despite its brevity, offers profound insights into the nature…
The Man He Killed
Welcome, aspiring poets and keen literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem by Thomas Hardy, “The Man He Killed.” This powerful piece of literature invites us to ponder the profound ironies of conflict and…
We Are Seven
A simple Child, That lightly draws its breath, And feels its life in every limb, What should it know of death? I met a little cottage Girl: She was eight years old, she said; Her hair was thick with many…
On My First Son
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…
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…