Introduction Stephen Spender’s poem, “My Parents” brings forth a different and essential perspective. The poem is from the perspective of a child who is bullied and follows how he deals with the situation. About the Poet Born on 28 February 1909, Sir Stephen Harold Spender was an English poet, novelist and renowned essayist. His works … Read more
Introduction Seamus Heaney’s “When All the Others Were Away at Mass” is a moving and thoughtful poem. It’s from his poetry collection “Clearances,” which focuses on the poet’s connection with his mother. In this specific poem, Heaney reflects on an incredibly personal and closely related experience he had with his mother when they were both … Read more
Introduction In this poem, the poet looks at a blackbird in thirteen different ways. Each method evokes particular feelings in the reader, showing us the importance of different perspectives. About the Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809 – 1892) was an English poet who wrote during the Victorian age. He was the Poet Laureate of Britain … Read more
Introduction One of Langston Hughes’ most well-known poems is “Theme for English B.” Through the depiction of a black man’s writing assignment, it delves into themes of identity and race. Hughes portrays a youthful, twenty-two-year-old narrator in ‘Theme for English B,’ who speaks about his own experience as a black man in a predominantly white … Read more
Introduction: “First Love/Late Spring” is a song by Mitski. It is a popular song that revolves around first love and adolescence. About the Lyricist: Mitski (1990-) is a famous Japanese-American lyricist. She focuses on indie rock music and has released several successful albums. Famous ones of hers include “Lush and Retired from Sad” and “New … Read more
Introduction: “Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair” is a collection of poems by Pablo Neruda. This collection is considered one of Neruda’s most famous works and is recognized as one of the most important collections of love poetry of the 20th century. About the Author: Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto a.k.a Pablo Neruda … Read more
Introduction: “The Journey” is a poem written by Mary Oliver. It revolves around one’s self and understanding of who one is in the world. About the Poet: Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a prominent American poet. She holds the honour of being the recipient of awards such as the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize. Famous … Read more
Introduction ‘A Poison Tree’ by William Blake is a poem that explores a rather intense emotion, anger, and the consequences that it can have on the person who nurtured it and the one against whom it is nurtured. About the Poet William Blake, born in 1757 was an English poet, art enthusiast and printmaker. Although … Read more
Introduction The Dream of the Rood, one of the Christian poems of Old English Literature lives as an example of the genre of dream poetry. The word ‘rood’ means a pole or in the context of this poem, it means a crucifix. The poem is a dream that the speaker is having. In the dream, … Read more
Introduction Kobe Bryant’s poem ‘Dear Basketball’ expresses the poet’s passion for the sport. He explains his love for basketball and how it shaped him into the guy he is today. Byrant’s column ‘Dear Basketball’ appeared in The Players Tribune. In November of 2015, he used it to announce his retirement. It was later utilized in … Read more
