Theodore Roethke was born in Saginaw, Michigan in March of 1908. His father, Otto, was an immigrant from Germany and worked as a market-gardener and owned a large local 25-acre green house. Read more of Theodore Roethke’s Biography.
‘In a Dark Time’ by Theodore Roethke is a powerful, short poem about identity. The speaker contends with their mental health while exploring their darkness.
‘My Papa’s Waltz’ by Theodore Roethke is a surprisingly dark poem. It depicts a possibly abusive father who “waltzes” his son to bed.
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