Cross
This poems elicits many strong emotions concerning being a person of mixed-race. Hughes demonstrates uncertainty about his future as he is neither white like his father nor black like his mother. This is a very interesting point about the identity crisis that many people of mixed-races face.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Poem #17: "Artillery" by George Herbert
Artillery
This piece by George Herbert is very interesting and makes use of much imagery. In can be difficult to understand the more archaic english and therefore the significance of this poem largely escapes me. However, I do understand there is meant to be great meaning behind it.
This piece by George Herbert is very interesting and makes use of much imagery. In can be difficult to understand the more archaic english and therefore the significance of this poem largely escapes me. However, I do understand there is meant to be great meaning behind it.
Poem #15: "Equinox" by Joy Harjo
Equinox
I find it interesting how in this poem Harjo describes herself as a harbinger of death and destruction. She realizes her fault in this matter at states that she is willing to accept the consequences of her actions. I also enjoyed its contemporary style with a relatively straight forward message as opposed to the hidden ones of older poems.
I find it interesting how in this poem Harjo describes herself as a harbinger of death and destruction. She realizes her fault in this matter at states that she is willing to accept the consequences of her actions. I also enjoyed its contemporary style with a relatively straight forward message as opposed to the hidden ones of older poems.
Poem #14: "Ghost House" by Robert Frost
Ghost House
It is interesting how the title of this poem can lead own to believe that it is of a horror theme, when instead it describes sorrow. There was much reflection of the past in this poem and a sense of longing for that time that is long gone. The description of the environment greatly helps add to the tone.
It is interesting how the title of this poem can lead own to believe that it is of a horror theme, when instead it describes sorrow. There was much reflection of the past in this poem and a sense of longing for that time that is long gone. The description of the environment greatly helps add to the tone.
Poem #13: "The Vantage Point" by Robert Frost
The Vantage Point
I loved the description Frost used when writing this poem. He used descriptive imagery that really puts the reader in the location that he describes. I enjoyed his use of sight and smell in this poem.
I loved the description Frost used when writing this poem. He used descriptive imagery that really puts the reader in the location that he describes. I enjoyed his use of sight and smell in this poem.
Poem #12: "Stars" by Robert Frost
Stars
When reading this poem, I could feel a sense of wonder Frost must have had when looking at the stars. He describes them beautifully and passionately. I could feel his emotions when I looked up into the night sky and saw the stars as he did.
When reading this poem, I could feel a sense of wonder Frost must have had when looking at the stars. He describes them beautifully and passionately. I could feel his emotions when I looked up into the night sky and saw the stars as he did.
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