Steven Swope
Introduction to Poetry by Billy Collins
‘Introduction to Poetry’ by Billy Collins is a beautiful poem that speaks about the nature of poetry. The poet considers how poetry should be appreciated and comprehended.
Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost
The poem, ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’, by Robert Frost, is about the impermanence of life. It describes the fleeting nature of beauty by discussing time’s effect on nature.
My Heart Leaps Up by William Wordsworth
On the surface, Wordsworth’s poem, ‘My Heart Leaps Up’, is about the simple beauty of a rainbow.
Metaphors by Sylvia Plath
‘Metaphors’ by Sylvia Plath is an autobiographical piece. It was written during Plath’s pregnancy and discusses the meaning of motherhood.