Maturity
I find this poem interesting in its take on growing old. I like the simple use of language to describe the slow, painful degeneration of aging. I overall enjoyed the poem due to its short but sweet approach.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Poem #24: "To My Wife" by Philip Larkin
To My Wife
Though this poem has a strong sense of negativity, I still found it to be enjoyable and of merit. It is simple, but can adequately present Larkin's feelings. He does a good job presenting the sense of disappointment and regret concerning his present relationship with his wife.
Though this poem has a strong sense of negativity, I still found it to be enjoyable and of merit. It is simple, but can adequately present Larkin's feelings. He does a good job presenting the sense of disappointment and regret concerning his present relationship with his wife.
Poem #23: "The Trees" by Philip Larkin
The Trees
I find how this poem alludes to a cycle of life to be very interesting. Larkin views the birth and death of living things to simply be a cycle. When things die, it only means that something else will be reborn and vice-versa.
I find how this poem alludes to a cycle of life to be very interesting. Larkin views the birth and death of living things to simply be a cycle. When things die, it only means that something else will be reborn and vice-versa.
Poem #22: "Bright Star" by John Keats
Bright Star
This is yet another poem that makes great use of descriptive language. It has a palpable sense of idealism and optimism as the Keats uses figurative language. It is overall a very enjoyable poem that can elicit many strong emotions.
This is yet another poem that makes great use of descriptive language. It has a palpable sense of idealism and optimism as the Keats uses figurative language. It is overall a very enjoyable poem that can elicit many strong emotions.
Poem #20: "Dreams" by Langston Hughes
Dreams
In this poem, Hughes stresses the importance of having dreams in life. Without having goals or something to aspire to, he states that life is meaningless and of little consequence. It is what we make of it that can make it truly special.
In this poem, Hughes stresses the importance of having dreams in life. Without having goals or something to aspire to, he states that life is meaningless and of little consequence. It is what we make of it that can make it truly special.
Poem #19: "Democracy" by Langston Hughes
Democracy
I found myself agreeing with many of the points Hughes made in this poem. He speaks of the slow bureaucratic process that is often associated with democracy and brings any legislation to a grinding halt. Instead of waiting for change and equality to come tomorrow, he needs it today.
I found myself agreeing with many of the points Hughes made in this poem. He speaks of the slow bureaucratic process that is often associated with democracy and brings any legislation to a grinding halt. Instead of waiting for change and equality to come tomorrow, he needs it today.
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