Air
by W.S. Merwin
‘Air’ appears in W.S. Merwin’s 1963 collection of poetry, The Moving Target. This piece is about the personified air, introspecting on its role in nature.
Blueberries After Dark
by W.S. Merwin
W.S. Merwin’s ‘Blueberries After Dark’ is a short, thoughtful poem in which the poet relays a memory of his youth.
Chord
by W.S. Merwin
W.S. Merwin’s ‘Chord’ depicts the life and death of John Keats in parallel to the cutting of Sandalwood trees in Hawaii. It centers on the theme of exploitation vs. inspiration.
Early One Morning
by W.S. Merwin
‘Early One Morning’ by W.S. Merwin is a short poem that showcases what seems to be an older man who is stuck in reminiscing about his younger days.
For the Anniversary of My Death
by W.S. Merwin
In ‘For the Anniversary of My Death,’ Merwin talks about his impending death. Interestingly, he observes a day each year as his probable death anniversary.
One of the Lives
by W.S. Merwin
‘One of the Lives’ was published in 1996 in Merwin’s collection The Vixen. The poem is typical of Merwin. He
Separation
by W.S. Merwin
‘Separation’ by W. S. Merwin is about what it feels like to be absent from someone you love. The poem uses a clever simile to depict these emotions.
To the New Year
by W.S. Merwin
‘To the New Year’ by W. S. Merwin is dedicated to the coming of a new year. It focuses on
Yesterday
by W.S. Merwin
In ‘Yesterday,’ Merwin presents the conversation between two individuals regarding their last meeting with their fathers. This interesting conversation centers on the irony of human relationships.