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Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: A Deep Dive into Mary Oliver’s “Wild Geese”
Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: A Deep Dive into Mary Oliver’s “Wild Geese”
Mary Oliver, the celebrated American poet (1935–2019), is renowned for her ability to capture the beauty of the natural world and distil it…
Brittany Benko
Oct 2, 2023
I Know the Stars: A Poem by Sara Teasdale
I Know the Stars: A Poem by Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale, an American poet, was known for her ability to capture the profound emotional connections between humans and the natural…
Brittany Benko
Sep 26, 2023
Examining “The Road Not Taken”
Examining “The Road Not Taken”
A poem by Robert Frost
Julia A. Keirns
Aug 20, 2023
Courtyards In Delft: A Poem by Derek Mahon
Courtyards In Delft: A Poem by Derek Mahon
A poem inspired by a 17th century painting
John Welford
Aug 15, 2023
Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Emily Dickinson’s Eternal Song
Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Emily Dickinson’s Eternal Song
This article will talk about the meaning behind Emily Dickinson’s poem, ‘Hope is the Thing with Feathers.’
Brittany Benko
Jul 5, 2023
When I Set Out For Lyonnesse: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
When I Set Out For Lyonnesse: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
This is a poem about young love written in old age
John Welford
Apr 8, 2023
The Spell of the Rose: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
The Spell of the Rose: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
One of the three “ghost” poems that Hardy wrote after the death of his wife Emma in 1912
John Welford
Apr 7, 2023
Tin Lily: A Poem by Christopher Reid
Tin Lily: A Poem by Christopher Reid
This is a poem that points to an aspect of political repression that ultimately fails in its objective
John Welford
Apr 6, 2023
The Connoisseuse of Slugs: A Poem by Sharon Olds
The Connoisseuse of Slugs: A Poem by Sharon Olds
A childhood memory recalled in an unexpected way in adulthood
John Welford
Apr 5, 2023
The Year’s Awakening: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
The Year’s Awakening: A Poem by Thomas Hardy
A “Spring poem” written in 1910
John Welford
Apr 4, 2023
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