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Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: A Deep Dive into Mary Oliver’s “Wild Geese”
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I Know the Stars: A Poem by Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale, an American poet, was known for her ability to capture the profound…
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Examining “The Road Not Taken”
A poem by Robert Frost
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Courtyards In Delft: A Poem by Derek Mahon
A poem inspired by a 17th century painting
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Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Emily Dickinson’s Eternal Song
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Apr 8, 2023
When I Set Out For Lyonnesse: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
This is a poem about young love written in old…
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Apr 7, 2023
The Spell of the Rose: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
One of the three “ghost” poems that Hardy wrote after…
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Apr 6, 2023
Tin Lily: A Poem by Christopher Reid
This is a poem that points to an aspect of political repression…
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The Connoisseuse of Slugs: A Poem by Sharon Olds
A childhood memory recalled in an unexpected way in…
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The Year’s Awakening: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
A “Spring poem” written in 1910
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Poetry Explained
Poetry Explained does exactly that. The aim is to present poems — both great and maybe not-so-great — put them in context, analyse their structure and meaning, and maybe offer a word or two of criticism.
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