Introduction The poem “First Poem for You” is written by the poet Kim Addonizio. The poem was first published in the poetry collection “The Philosopher’s Club” in 1994. The poem talks about the love and intimacy between two partners and explores the themes of permanence and impermanence. The poet talks about how impermanent our physical … Read more
Introduction The poem “Crossing the Border ” also known as “I am A Dangerous Woman” is a poem written by the poet Joy Harjo in the 20th century. The poem takes about the struggles faced by the indigenous people of North America. The poem talks about the movement of Native Indian across the border of … Read more
Introduction: The poem “little tree” was written by E.E Cummings. It was published in 1921 in a magazine named The Dial Magazine. A child is the speaker of the poem. The poet has written the poem from a child’s point of view. Thus, the language is simple and childlike. The outline of the poem is … Read more
Introduction: ” i thank You God for most this amazing” is a spiritual sonnet by E.E. Cummings. The poem was published in a collection named “XAIPE: Seventy-One Poems”. It was published in 1950. The poem expresses the poet’s gratitude to God. The poet has captured the unlimited creation of God through this poem. About the … Read more
Introduction “Blackberry Eating” is a poem written by Galway Kinnell. This poem first appeared in the poetry collection named “Mortal Acts, Mortal Words” in 1980. The poem talks about the simple act of eating a ripe blackberry fruit in the autumn. The poet talks about going for a walk and finding and savoring ripe fruits … Read more
Introduction “To a Dark Girl” is a poem written by Gwendolyn Bennett. The poem is a piece of the “New Negro Movement” literature which talks about the bravery of the girls who face discrimination due to their “dark” skins. In the poem. The poet is saluting to the little girl who is facing oppression like … Read more
Introduction “The Arrow and the Song” is a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem is a metaphorical poem, where the poet compares a song to an arrow shot in the sky. The poet symbolises the arrow as a moment of hate and hostility. The song is a symbol of love and familiarity. The … Read more
Introduction The poem “Who Understands Me but Me” is written by Jimmy Santiago Baca. The poem talks about the poet’s time in prison. It talks about how “they”, the society, had taken away his necessary sources of survival like sunlight, air and even water. The poem focuses on how while bearing the sufferings of the … Read more
Introduction “Easter” is a poem written by Jill Alexander Essbaum. The poem was first published in the Poetry Magazine in 2011. The poem brings a different outlook to conventional notions. Traditionally Easter, a Christian tradition is much celebrated and brings happiness to the people celebrating it. But the poem talks about the loneliness and sadness … Read more
Introduction The poem “Autumn Begins in Martins Ferry, Ohio” is written by James Wright. The poem was first published in Wright’s collection, “The Branch Will Not Break” in 1963. The poem is set in the poet’s hometown, Martins Ferry and talks about the post-depression effects on the world. In the poem the speaker is a … Read more
