The Snowman on the Moor by Sylvia Plath
‘The Snowman on the Moor’ explores the turbulent and abusive relationship between the speaker (presumably Plath herself) and her male spouse.
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The Shadow Bride by J.R.R. Tolkien
‘The Shadow Bride’ conceptualizes the contrast between light and darkness, as well as stillness and movement through personification.
Personal Helicon by Seamus Heaney
Heaney’s ‘Personal Helicon’ draws inspiration from his rural carefree childhood and intimate connection with nature.
Gathering Leaves by Robert Frost
‘Gathering Leaves’ is a profound poem that delves into the themes of man versus nature, productivity, and change.
Into My Own by Robert Frost
Robert Frost’s ‘Into My Own’ explores the concepts of maturity and growing up. The poet delves into the exploration of childhood and self.
Full Moon and Little Frieda by Ted Hughes
In ‘Full Moon and Little Frieda,’ Ted Hughes describes his daughter’s observations of the world around her, reflecting on nature and family.
Sheep In Fog by Sylvia Plath
The poem ‘Sheep In Fog’ describes Sylvia Plath’s feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, helplessness, and depression.
The Night Dances by Sylvia Plath
In ‘The Night Dances’, Plath reflects on the fleeting human experience and the inevitability of death and emptiness.
The Triple Fool by John Donne
In ‘The Triple Fool’, Donne deals with unrequited love. Heartbroken, he writes poetry to alleviate the pain.
The Lost Leader by Robert Browning
In ‘The Lost Leader’, Browning criticises those who have abandoned liberal political ideologies and embraced the conservative lifestyle.
Hard Rock Returns to Prison by Etheridge Knight
‘Hard Rock Returns to Prison’ is an allegory of oppression and forced submission of Black inmates in America.
Jazz Fantasia by Carl Sandburg
In ‘Jazz Fantasia’ Carl Sandburg conveys his feelings about the rise of jazz music and Black culture in America.
Gathering the Bones Together by Gregory Orr
The poem ‘Gathering the Bones Together’ describes the grief and trauma that Gregory Orr had to go through after accidentally killing his younger brother.