The message that I am trying to convey in the poem “The Light”, is that distance and separation can’t break the enduring nature of one’s bond with a significant person in their life. Despite not being together, they are still able to provide strength and guidance for one another. Throughout the text, there is an extended metaphor with me being the candle and my sister being the light to express the idea of our bond and how we can both continue without being together. I begin by describing the role my sister has in my life as, “the flame to my candle, The light to my life.” This is the introduction to the extended metaphor, introducing her importance in my life. Additionally, I come to recognize the guidance that she provided me with the …show more content…
We encourage each other to live brightly, and provide clarity in one another’s lives. Furthermore, the structure of the poem is organised through the change in ideas, similar to the way a story is written. In the first stanza, I state the importance of my sister and the role she has in my life. In the second stanza, I then write about how I feel lost without her presence, similar to the third stanza, where I continue to emphasize that feeling in greater depth. The fourth stanza is used to transition into the beginning of the realization of how our bond can withstand distance and how we can be together yet not physically together. The fifth stanza then shows I can continue without my sister by my side because of the advice she has given me in the path. Finally, the last stanza ties the poem together by stating that regardless of our distance, we will stay close together because of the strength of our bond and how we influence each other. Additionally, I use average size phrases in my poem to create a better flow throughout the poem. The medium length sentences are less choppy as they create more of a story, with fuller sentences, but not ones that are exceedingly long. A story concept was used in this poem as it created more clarity in how my thoughts changed from beginning to end. Lastly, the word choice in the poem is used to emphasize the force of the bond and between my sister and I. By describing my sister as my “beacon”, I am revealing how
To achieve this goal, I have divided the poem into three parts in order to explain how they all relate to the first stanza and to paint a simple picture for understanding this great work. The first section represents a folktale styled intro, introduces us to the personality of the subject of the poem and her relationship to her environment as seen
The Halo That Would Not Light by Lucie Brock-Broido is a simple poem about how everyone loses their childhood. In the beginning it says, “The raptor beak,” which refers to a bird carrying a baby into a “scarab-colored hollow.” So far into this poem, imagery is used to have the audience and readers imagine a large black bird carrying a baby by its beak to into a yellow colored crib. Afterwards, the poem transitions to,“in a child’s cardboard box. ”which is typically a baby playing with an empty box.
The issues that Lassell discusses in this poem are those that take place every day in our world. The pain of losing a brother
The use of symbolism and imagery is beautifully orchestrated in a magnificent dance of emotion that is resonated throughout the poem. The two main ideas that are keen to resurface are that of personal growth and freedom. Furthermore, at first glimpse this can be seen as a simple poem about a women’s struggle with her counterpart. However, this meaning can be interpreted more profoundly than just the causality of a bad relationship.
Apart from that, the poem consists of a series of turns that reflect different parts of the speaker’s feelings and the experiences he had. The significance of these turns is made possible through the use of stanza breaks. For example, the first
However, after she had taken on the quest, she has an epiphany, and realizes that perseverance is key to finding success. In addition to conflict, metaphor is used to emphasize the speaker’s epiphany. Throughout the poem, the speaker speaks in the “voice” of the reader, and begins the poem by boldly stating that “...one day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting…” (Oliver 1-4) The speaker wants to reach the mental destination of confidence and independence from others. She initially embarks on the quest to reach this mental place, however, she gathers other lessons upon taking on her quest. Throughout her journey, the speaker faces a number of situations where she is held back by others. She is weighed down by their begging to her for her time, and her assistance. For the longest time, she has been restrained by the “...old tug at…” her “...ankles,” and she’s been used to hearing voices constantly saying ‘Mend my life!’” (Oliver 6-11) The speaker has been unable to live and speak for herself because of all of the people around her trying to get involved in her life. This external conflict she faces with those around her proves her need to reach her
A poem can paint a thousand images in one’s mind. The poem, Acquainted with the Night, presents a graphic picture of a lonely, depressed man, who is possibly an insomniac, walking the streets on a sad, rainy night .This poem shows the different emotions that the author goes through in order to cope with heartbreak. The poem is aimed at the world in general, and the themes of depression, loneliness, and sadness prevails across the entire poem. The poem follows the format with 3-line stanzas and a scheme of rhyming aba bcb cdc dad aa. This poem proves that the author is going through turmoil within himself and is struggling as the love of his life has moved on with no trace like a thief in the night. The author starts the Poem off as follows;
Friday Night Lights First quarter starts with a bore Not only that but muscles getting torn Hurts so bad it feels like a thorn If we don’t do good coach will make us run Let me tell you it’s definitely not fun Second quarter starts and the football is in sight Flag on the play The coach’s eyes become bright
The final stanza of the poem represents the woman going into labor and the delivery of her child into the world. “I wither and you break from me;” (16). This line represents the moment the
The poem that I have selected for this essay is “Talking to Grief” by Denise Levertov. I chose this poem because it talks about grief. It also talks about the place that grief should have in a person’s life. The poem describes grief, and compares it to a “homeless dog.” It also describes how a dog deserves its own place in the house, instead of living under a porch or being homeless. This poem talks about how a person can be aware that grief is present, but that it is not always acknowledged and accepted. We all experience grief in different ways, and for different reasons. Everyone deals with grief in their own personal way. This poem describes a point in a person’s life when they are ready to accept grief as a part of their life
Whether by going to a soccer game, or even reading a wife’s poems, because everyone wants the support of their loved ones, especially while pursuing their dreams. This is a poem that cannot be taken at face value. Lockward took traditional poetic elements such as rhyme, sound, and stanzas and put a unique spin on them. Her use of rhyme doesn’t follow the “traditional” guidelines and that is very refreshing. The rhymes she uses do not leap out when read, this poem but must be carefully consider and studied, which is fantastic.
In this literary analysis it is essential to compare and contrast Cathy Song’s poem “Heaven” and Bryan Thao Worra’s poem “Pen/Sword” to give the reader a better understanding of what the authors’ are conveying to their readers. The similarities in the style, word choice, and theme will be compared, along with the differences of style, word choice, and theme reflected throughout each poem. Furthermore, I will determine the meaning behind the broken up and/or the way the lines of each poem while describing why the lines are strategically placed throughout the pieces. This will allow me to identify the meaning that the authors’ are explaining to the reader. Each poet specifically writes to give the reader(s) a picture of what they are feeling and defining their emotion through their writing.
“Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul,” said William Maugham, a British playwright from the 19th century. Vincent Van Gogh, an artist who is considered by many one of the most inspirational artists in history, was no stranger to depicting his struggles in life or feelings in his work. Van Gogh’s piece Starry Night, designed in the year 1889, shows this to be true in that it was the result of his experiences in an asylum that encouraged this piece. Despite this work has being so well known, many critics and observers of the piece have differing views on what he was trying to communicate through it. Two prime examples of this can be seen by the views expressed in the poems entitled, “Vincent” and “The Starry Night”, written by Don McClean and Anne Sexton, respectively. While the poem “Vincent”, has a depressing tone to it, “The Starry Night”, by Anne Sexton, depicts Starry Night as having a more lively mood, which more accurately represents that of the painting, by Vincent Van Gogh.
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The main theme of the poem however, is the sadness and misfortune that accompanies everyone's journey through