Introduction The poem “The Awakening” is written by James Weldon Johnson. The poem talks about a flower waiting for a bee to drink its nectar. While waiting for the bee, the flower questions its purpose. The poet compares himself to the rose flower, in full-blossom, waiting for a bee to taste his nectar. The bee … Read more
Introduction The poem “The First Snowfall” is written by the American poet James Russell Lowell. The poem talks about the speaker describing the first snowfall of the winter season. The speaker watches the snowfall with his daughter. The poem moves from describing the snowfall to the darker theme of the speaker’s dead daughter. The poem … Read more
Introduction The poem “Deepi in the Quiet Woods” is written by James Weldon Johnson. The poem talks about finding peace in nature. The poet urges the readers to leave the hardships of daily life behind and find a moment of solitude in the “peaceful woods”. The poet finds an escape, from the trials and tribulation … Read more
Introduction “The Starry Night” is a confessional poem by Anne Sexton that reflects her suffering mind and her struggles with her suicidal tendencies. The poem appears to deconstruct the well-known painting of Vincent Van Gogh on the surface level but it gives us an insight into the manic episodes of the poet. Van Gogh himself … Read more
Introduction “After Death” is a sonnet by Christina Rossetti that explores the idea of the speaker observing herself on her deathbed after her death. The sonnet implores the idea of unrequited love of the speaker. About the Poet Christina Rossetti is an American poet who is mostly known for her ballads and sonnets. She often … Read more
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 “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 “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
Introduction: “Wild Nights – Wild Nights!” is a poem written by Emily Dickinson. It is a poem that brings out emotions of love and desire. About the Poet: Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was a notable American poet. She is known for her often bold writing style. Famous works of hers include ‘“Hope” Is The Thing With … Read more
