Introduction “Listening” is a lyrical sonnet by Amy Lowell that delves into the idea of spiritual love and the spirit’s harmony that is incredibly similar to the harmony of nature. The title “Listening” suggests that the poetess is listening to the symphony of the individual’s soul and it is as beautiful and calming as that … Read more
Introduction The poem “West Indies, USA” is written by the English poet, Stewart. The poem talks about the widespread influence of America on other parts of the world. The persona is a man on the flight to Puerto Rico. He stops at San Juan and sees the dismal state of the country and the stark … Read more
Introduction “Birdshooting Season” was written by Olive Senior in 1985. The poem talks about the much celebrated bird shooting season in the poet’s area. Senior uses the bird shooting season as a metaphor to describe the gender roles in the society. The men share an intimate bond with their guns, while the women are reduced … Read more
Introduction “The Flower” is a metaphorical poem by Alfred lord Tennyson that delves into the concept of art and how it is often looked down upon by society. It also reflects the struggles of an artist to display their art out in public, and the risk of losing authority over one’s own creation. About the … Read more
Introduction Goblin Market is a poem by Christina Rossetti that involves underlying sexualised intentions of the Goblins as they lure young maidens to buy and taste their fruits. About the Poet Christina Rossetti was one of the most well-known Victorian Poets. Her poetry is often marked by intense emotions and symbolism. Stanza 1 Line 1-4 … Read more
Introduction “Pretty Ugly” is a poem by Abdullah Shoaib that echoes the importance of self-worth. The poem not only breaks the conventional beauty standards but also the conventional poetry standards as it is structured as a reverse poem. About the poet Abdullah Shoaib is a poet who is most-known for his poem “Pretty Ugly”. The … Read more
Introduction “Friends” is a poem by Abbie Farwell Brown that was written in the early 20th century. It was first published in “A Pocketful of Posies”, a collection of children’s poetry published in 1902. The poem addresses the loneliness that children might face and works as a motivation to let them know that their greatest … Read more
Introduction “An African Thunderstorm” is a poem by David Rubadiri, it describes the true power of nature and the effect of a storm on people. Rubadiri begins the poem with the speaker describing the storm’s arrival, with clouds rushing from the west along a high wind. The clouds move with great intensity, causing chaos and … Read more
Introduction “Coal” by Audre Lorde is a poem that talks about the Black Identity and the oppression faced by these individuals. About the Poet Audre Lorde is an American writer, poet and civil rights activist mostly known for her poems and prose writing. Analysis Stanza One Line 1-3 I Is the total black, being spoken … Read more
Introduction October by Robert Frost is a pastoral poem dedicated to the month of October for its beauty and tenderness. The Fall seems to be enjoyed by the speaker of the poem as he directly interacts with the month of October in this poem requesting it to slow down. About the poet Robert Frost is … Read more
