The Excursion by William Wordsworth
‘The Excursion’ by William Wordsworth reflects on industrialization’s impact, highlighting progress and environmental concerns within a changing landscape.
Norman Sassoli
After the Battle by Victor Hugo
In ‘After the Battle,’ Victor Hugo explores compassion amid war, highlighting the moral strength of kindness despite betrayal.
The Hyacinth Garden in Brooklyn by Hayden Carruth
Carruth’s ‘The Hyacinth Garden in Brooklyn’ juxtaposes fragrant beauty with Hyacinthus’s tragic fate, evoking mortality’s intertwining with nature, myth, and memory.
I Ate Too Much Turkey by Jack Prelutsky
In ‘I Ate Too Much Turkey’ by Jack Prelutsky, humor shines as the narrator hilariously laments their overindulgence during a Thanksgiving feast.
Summer of Love by Joyce Kilmer
‘Summer of Love’ by Joyce Kilmer juxtaposes nature’s beauty with enduring love, celebrating the lasting joy of affection.
The Thanksgivings by Harriet Maxwell Converse
Harriet Maxwell Converse’s poem ‘The Thanksgivings’ expresses profound gratitude for nature and the Great Spirit, emphasizing unity and harmony.
The Mariner’s Progress by Ishion Hutchinson
In ‘The Mariner’s Progress,’ amidst shifting landscapes, souls lift and fall, echoing life’s transient beauty, ancestry’s embrace, and enduring legacy.
Spree by Maxine Kumin
Amid opulent bills and undersea dreams, Kumin’s ‘Spree’ unveils family conflicts and materialistic illusions with evocative language.
Around the Campfire by Emilie Pinet
Amidst scarlet flames and camaraderie, ‘Around the Campfire’ captures transformative connections. Vivid imagery illuminates rekindled friendships, binding souls in tranquility.
Thankful by Mandy Cidlik
Amidst omitted celebrations, ‘Thankful’ by Mandy Cidlik prompts reflection on life’s essence beyond material symbols, inviting genuine gratitude.
Thanksgiving by Edgar Albert Guest
Edgar Albert Guest’s ‘Thanksgiving’ radiates familial warmth, intertwining laughter, gratitude, and time-honored traditions in shared gatherings.
I Feel it in the Air by Edna Reed
Reed’s ‘I Feel it in the Air’ celebrates Easter’s spiritual essence interwoven with nature’s vibrant springtime rebirth.
Vitaï Lampada by Henry Newbolt
‘Vitaï Lampada’ contrasts cricket’s intensity with war’s chaos, urging courage and unity. Legacy of values endures.
On a Handful of French Money by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
In ‘On a handful of French Money,’ Rossetti’s coins embody France’s diverse history, reflecting change, monarchy’s badge, and a soaring spirit with marred images.
The Black Finger by Angelina Weld Grimké
Angelina Weld Grimké’s ‘The Black Finger’ explores the beauty and symbolism of a black cypress tree pointing upwards.
Vain and Careless by Robert Graves
‘Vain and Careless’ exposes the superficiality and consequences of thoughtless actions, exploring the incompatibility of hearts in relationships.
