I have done it again. One year in every ten I manage it— A sort of walking miracle, my skin Bright as a Nazi lampshade, My right foot A paperweight, My face a featureless, fine Jew linen. Peel off the…
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Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into a powerful and thought-provoking poem. Today, we delve into a short but impactful piece that speaks volumes about human connection, expectation, and the sometimes harsh realities of life. Prepare to uncover the…
My Friend
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into the depths of Khalil Gibran’s thought-provoking poem, “My Friend.” This piece invites us to ponder the intricate layers of human connection and the profound solitude that often resides within us. Prepare…
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Welcome, dear readers, to an exciting journey into the whimsical yet thought-provoking world of Lewis Carroll! Today, we delve into one of his most memorable narrative poems, a tale that has captivated imaginations for generations. Prepare to meet two unforgettable…
A Noiseless Patient Spider
Welcome to an exploration of Walt Whitman’s profound poem, “A Noiseless Patient Spider.” This piece invites readers to observe a seemingly simple act in nature and discover a powerful reflection on the human spirit. A noiseless patient spider, I mark’d…
Birches
Birches by Robert Frost When I see birches bend to left and right Across the lines of straighter darker trees, I like to think some boy’s been swinging them. But swinging doesn’t bend them down to stay As ice-storms do.…
The Wreck of the Hesperus
The Wreck of the Hesperus It was the schooner Hesperus, That sailed the wintry sea; And the skipper had taken his little daughter, To bear him company. Blue were her eyes as the fairy-flax, Her cheeks like the dawn of…
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Lift Every Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson Lift every voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the…
Goblin Market
Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into one of the most enchanting and thought-provoking poems in English literature, Christina Rossetti’s “Goblin Market.” Prepare to be captivated by its vivid imagery, its musical language, and its profound messages. Let us begin…
Success is Counted Sweetest
Success is Counted Sweetest by Emily Dickinson Success is counted sweetest By those who ne’er succeed. To comprehend a nectar Requires sorest need. Not one of all the purple Host Who took the flag today Can tell the definition So…
Bright Star, Would I Were Stedfast as Thou Art
Bright Star, would I were steadfast as thou art— Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night And watching, with eternal lids apart, Like nature’s patient, sleepless Eremite, The moving waters at their priestlike task Of pure ablution round earth’s…
The Highwayman
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of a timeless narrative poem, “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes. Prepare to be captivated by its rhythm, its vivid imagery, and its tragic tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Before…
To an Athlete Dying Young
Exploring A.E. Housman’s “To an Athlete Dying Young” A.E. Housman’s “To an Athlete Dying Young” is a profound and poignant lyrical poem that invites readers to contemplate themes of glory, mortality, and the enduring power of memory. First published in…
The Emperor of Ice-Cream
Welcome, curious minds, to an exploration of one of Wallace Stevens’ most intriguing and thought-provoking poems, “The Emperor of Ice-Cream.” This poem, though brief, is a masterpiece of modern verse, inviting us to look closely at life, death, and the…
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. One for the master, And one for the dame, And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane. Unveiling the Enduring Charm of…
The Negro Speaks of Rivers
The Negro Speaks of Rivers by Langston Hughes I have known rivers. I have known rivers, ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in the human veins. My soul has grown deep, like the rivers.…
There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
Welcome, young literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into the heart of a classic nursery rhyme! Today, we delve into a poem that many of us have heard since childhood, yet it holds surprising depth and layers of meaning. Prepare…
The Conqueror Worm
The Conqueror Worm by Edgar Allan Poe Lo! ’t is a gala night Within the lonesome latter years! An angel throng, bewinged, bedight In veils, and drowned in tears, Sit in a theatre, to see A play of hopes and…
Ode
Ode to the Gentle Rain Softly falling, silver threads, Kissing thirsty garden beds. From skies above, a sweet descent, A fragrant gift, serenely sent. You cleanse the air, you soothe the ground, A whispered, rhythmic, calming sound. Each leaf a…
The Bridge Builder
Welcome, everyone, to a wonderful journey into the heart of a truly inspiring poem. Today, we delve into Will Allen Dromgoole’s timeless masterpiece, “The Bridge Builder”. This poem offers profound insights into kindness, legacy, and the enduring power of selfless…