Introduction “As I Grew Old” is a poem written by Langston Hughes. The poem is about the dream the speaker has. But as he grows old he is unable to achieve that dream. The dream never comes to fruition. The speaker in the poem represents the African Americans living in the county. They came to … Read more
Introduction The poem “The Heart seeks Pleasure – first” is written by Emily Dickinson. It was first published in 1890. The poem talks about the desires of the heart. The poet lists out the things that the heart wants in an order. She talks about pleasure, relief from pain and seclusion. The poet suggests that … Read more
Introduction: The poem “Spring” is written by the poet Edna St Vincent Millay, an American poet. The poem depicts the life after the end of World War I and through this poem, the poetess has also hinted about the changes in the life after breaking her relationship with Arthur Davison Ficke. Both Millay and Arthur … Read more
Introduction The poem “The Moon was but a Chin of Gold” is written by Emily Dickinson. The poem was first published in 1896. Dickinson uses metaphorical language, comparing the moon to a beautiful woman. The title itself suggests that the moon is a slender crescent, described as a “Chin of Gold.” This implies a delicate … Read more
Introduction “To fight aloud, is very brave” is a poem written by Emily Dickinson. The poem takes its title from the first line of the poem. The poem was first published in 1890 in the poet’s collection named “Poems”. The poem talks about the difference between the struggle of external battles and internal battles. The … Read more
Introduction: The poem “Conscientious Objector” is a poem written by Edna St Vincent Millay, an American poet. The title of the poem “Conscientious Objector” signifies a person who refuses to join in military service. Through this poem, the poet is showing her opposition to the war and military movements. So, she has indicated her stand … Read more
Introduction “Advice to women” is a poem by Eunice De Souza. In this poem the poet talks about handling emotionally neglectful relationships by using the metaphor of adopting a cat. She tells them that the cat will allow them to learn how to live and eventually die alone. The cat’s inability to be emotionally connected … Read more
Introduction: “An Ancient Gesture” is a poem written by Edna St. Vincent Millay in the year 1949. It was published after her death in the collection named “Mine the Harvest” in 1954. Through this poem, Millay tried to describe the mental pain and suffering of women after their husband left. Even the poet Millay wrote … Read more
Introduction “Casablanca” is a poem written by the poet Felecia Hemans. The poem was written in 1826, the poem was known because of its time which is the first line. The poem is a reference to the Battle of Nile that took place in August of 1798. The boy, the son of an admiral, stood … Read more
Introduction: “Talking in Their Sleep” is a poem written by Edith Matilda Thomas, a 19th century American Poet. The poem was written in the collection of poetry named “A New Year’s Masque and Other Poems”. The poem is metaphorical in nature. The poet talks about the journey of life. The poet has emphasized the idea … Read more
