Elegy VII: Nature’s lay idiot, I taught thee to love
by John Donne
‘Elegy VII’ by John Donne, also known as ‘Nature’s lay idiot, I taught thee to love,’ is a typical piece about unrequited love.
Gathering Leaves
by Robert Frost
‘Gathering Leaves’ is a profound poem that delves into the themes of man versus nature, productivity, and change.
Got You
by Jackie Kay
‘Got You’ by Jackie Kay is an interesting poem about sibling jealousy and the strength of sisterhood. The speaker is a discouraged child who believes her sister is superior to her in every way.
High Windows
by Philip Larkin
‘High Windows’ by Philip Larkin discusses the way that relationships, sex, and societal standards change from one generation to the next.
My Last Duchess
by Robert Browning
‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning is a well-known dramatic monologue. It suggests that the speaker has killed his wife and will soon do the same to the next.
Sonnet 133
by William Shakespeare
‘Sonnet 133,’ also known as ‘Beshrew that heart that makes my heart to groan,’ is a poem about the speaker’s toxic relationship with the Dark Lady. He tries to find a way to improve his circumstances but admits he’s trapped.
The Bishop Orders His Tomb
by Robert Browning
‘The Bishop Orders His Tomb’ by Robert Browning reveals the deep rooted fears and lack of belief in the heart of one of the church leaders.
The Last Night that She lived
by Emily Dickinson
‘The last Night that She lived’ by Emily Dickinson is a poem about a dying woman’s final moments and how a specific observer felt about her death.
Your Riches — taught me — Poverty
by Emily Dickinson
‘Your Riches — taught me — Poverty’ by Emily Dickinson is about wealth and possessions. She addresses a personal friend and explores these subjects through the eyes of an adult.