Introduction An inspiring author and songwriter, Naomi Shihab Nye, composed this symbolic poem, “Many Asked Me Not to Forget them.” It draws our attention toward the approach of the contemporary world that seems less bothered about the people who have left this world. Naomi started this poem with a spark of wonder. She wonders where […]
Month: August 2022
“The Great Storm” by Jo Shapcott
“The Great Storm” by Jo Shapcott, a well-known English author, recollects some of the disturbing memories of the great storm of 1987. She begins the poem by describing the damage and chaos it created on her home and outside. Due to the mighty wind, everything becomes horizontal from the window. As a result, many people […]
“A Woman’s Hand” by Eva Bezwoda – Analysis
Woman’s domestic responsibility and their fair representation in literary pieces have been the subject of many poems. Pursuing the same thematic strand, Eva has discussed her ideas about a woman’s domestic responsibilities versus her desires. “A Woman’s Hands” by Eva Bezwoda is a symbolic poem that highlights the unbound struggle of a housewife who sacrifices […]
“Heritage” by Countee Cullen – Analysis
“Heritage” Introduction The lyrical poem “Heritage” is written by Countee Cullen, one of the greatest Black poets and writers. It appeared in his first volume of the poems. Heritage provided a deep inside to Harlem renaissance. This symbolic poem was coined as Black Waste Land as it highlights the confused black identity and their survival […]
“The Wound is Where the Light Enters You” Full Poem
Introduction Many spiritual scholars and writers use the metaphor of light and reflection in their writings and sayings, giving various examples of illuminated and virtuous people. Their writings beautifully defined ways how we can trace the light that connect us to our creator. Omid Saifi has also used these metaphors in his poem to emphasize […]
What is the main similarity between “Fog” and Frost’s poem “Mending Wall”?
Robert Frost and Carl Sandberg are two great American writers who have left a legacy for generations to follow. Many institutions across the globe have added their works to the course syllabus. The poems selected here for analysis have gained universal acclaim due to similar ideas in them. However, the question is, what is the […]
Why Shakespeare is Still Relevant?
William Shakespeare was an extremely famous and influential playwright in his time. His works continue to be known and read in the present day. In fact, people still quote him on a regular basis without even realizing it! While he might not be as popular as he once was, his legacy lives on with so […]