“Words That Were Not Said”

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The poem “Cow Song” by Elena Byrne is not really anything like its title. What do you think of when you hear “Cow Song”? One thing you definitely won’t think of is a man who is very lonely and maybe has even lost…

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The terrain and history of an area influences nearly every aspect of life for its residents. Everything from language to local personalities to…

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In the poem “Finishing Up” by A.R Ammons, the narrator is describing his or her life, and talking about finishing up. He tells the reader what he has done in his life, and if it’s enough to get him up to the place…

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“How to Write a Poem in a Time of War” is about a group of people in a war torn area. They have to deal with enemy soldiers in their hometown who cause massive destruction to their…

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In the poem “Future Memories” by Mario Melendez the main themes that are represented throughout are childhood innocence and simplistic dreaming. A brief summarization of this poem would be that it is a pure…

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Revenge is a dish best served cold, and this poem illustrates that perfectly. From the obvious quotes in the poem, to the not so obvious litte meanings in the poem, revenge is shown throughout. “The sky. I can make.A whole…

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In the poem “Finishing Up” by A.R Ammons, the narrator wonders if he has lived his life to the fullest. Throughout the work, the narrator gives examples of whether he has done everything that he wanted to do. Through…

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The poem “The Ghost” is about how this man’s life goes downhill until he dies. He doesn’t want to live anymore after all of these bad things happen to him. It uses different ways to describe the way he deals with…

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Is it possible for one to be imprisoned by happiness? Throughout the astounding poem “Inmate of Happiness” author Elizabeth Metzger expresses…

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Judgement, and failure to accept change are two things that hold our society back from positive evolution. Those two themes are quite evident in “The Messenger”. The reader never…

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The poem “American Sonnet for My Past and Future Assassin” by Terrance Hayes is focusing on the theme of racism. But I will be focusing on some of the…

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“Element”, by Atsuro Riley is a story that has not yet been put into context by the poet. It is a poem that tells a story in which you have to interpret on your own, re-read to break down and it is a poem that leaves you…

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As one’s life comes to an end, there are endless thoughts that may be running through their head. How will I be remembered? What will become of…

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“I am not here to make friends, I’m here to find love.” This is the mantra of every “Bachelor” season. The poem “The Bachelor Watches ‘The Bachelor’” by Jacob Saenz draws you in…

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“Jewel Thief Movie” by Patricia Lockwood is about a gem who is personified as someone who is trying to escape his reality of being stuck in a museum. It showcased as an extravagant piece of art with…

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Overall, the poem The Messenger by Mario Melendez is about how parents will do anything to protect the innocence of their child. It is about how a parent would go as far as ruin another person’s career, in this…

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The poem “The Messenger” by Mario Meléndez is about the consequences of words and ideas. It uses metaphors and poetic structure to explain how people react to words, beliefs, and even death. “The Messenger”…

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The poem “The Bachelor Watches ‘The Bachelor’” by Jacob Saenz shows regret. In this poem, the bachelor, who I presume to be Chris Soules, seems to regret a lot of things he did in…

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When writing a poem, you want a specific message, so the reader can clearly understand what you are trying to discuss. If you do not have a clear message, it could confuse the reader and make them misinterpret…

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In the poem, “Transparent Things, God-Sized Hole” by Dana Roeser, it starts off by explaining that everything needs something to hold onto to protect themselves, from objects, to…

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The poem “The Bachelor Watches the Bachelor” by Jacob Saenz substantially shows self-hatred and self-loathing as the theme. The poem explains the comparison between the bachelor…

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Throughout history, alcohol has been a main source of addiction across the globe. Human beings have been affected by its powerful effects for hundreds of years. In the poem “Nocturne,” by Javier Zamora, the reader is…

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The poem “ Inmate of Happiness” by Elizabeth Metzger, centers around the idea that happiness is not always going to be guaranteed in someone’s life and that you may feel ashamed about losing…