Let me count the ways.” (Line 1 Sonnet 43) The use of first person, authenticates that both poems are written for a personal response, this however cannot be seen in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ apart from when the characters speak. The use of alliteration in ‘Sonnet 43’, confirms that the poem was written for Browning’s lover. The repetition of “I love thee...” Shows it’s a personal poem for her true love. However, ‘Valentine’ could be interpreted as an open poem to allow the readers to understand the experiences Duffy has faced. The use of “...we are, for as long as we are.” (Line 16 and 17) Shows that Duffy is inviting her readers into the poem to help reflect upon how she feels.
She showed her great love for her husband in another well-known poem she wrote called “To My Dear and Loving Husband.†The first lines of this poem -“If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee,â€- make it clear that Bradstreet and her husband had a very loving marriage and that she was extremely happy (www.library.utoronto.ca). She wrote a similarly themed work about her children in poem called “In Reference to My Children†(www.ask.com). Anne’s life in the colony also affected her poetry. This can be seen in her poem “Upon a Fit of Sickness,†in which she wrote about a time in which she came close to death when struck by a plague.
The Academy of American Poets has commented more broadly on Cohen's overall career in the arts, including his work as a poet, novelist, and songwriter, stating that "[Cohen's] successful blending of poetry, fiction, and music is made most clear in Stranger Music: Selected Poems and Songs, published in 1993, which gathered more than 200 of Cohen's poems … several novel excerpts, and almost 60 song lyrics … While it may seem to some that Leonard Cohen departed from the literary in pursuit of the musical, his fans continue to embrace him as a Renaissance man who straddles the elusive artistic borderlines."
The team skills I have learnt from playing sport have proved valuable in a passion of mine; playing guitar in a band. This often requires large amounts of patience, compromise and respect for others’ opinions, especially when overcoming musical differences when writing songs. I am also interested in the beat generation of the 1950s and the works of literature it inspired, and wrote my extended independent research essay on the subculture’s influence on the subsequent mainstream culture. I have always loved to travel and since reading Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ I have felt compelled to do so more often; this summer I spent a month travelling across Europe with a group of friends visiting nine cities in eight countries and I’m currently saving towards a trip across South America. I think that my scientific background, analytical ability and skill in problem solving make me an ideal candidate for studying psychology.
Poem Review: Week 4 Assignment Jenni Janssen ENG 125: Introduction to Literature Alex Vuilleumier January 16, 2012 Poem Review: Week Four Assignment The most enticing poems use rhythm, rhyme, symbolism, which help many readers enjoy them. These three literary elements of a poem make it easier to personalize and help the reader to visualize the picture that is being “painted”. A poem written in first person narration, which also contained persona, rhythm, rhyme and symbolism, is “My Papa’s Waltz”. This poem was written by Theodore Roethke in 1942. “My Papa’s Waltz” was composed about a young boy and his father and written in a very rhythmic form.
It reminded me of myself in my youth when my first love gave me a hand drawn picture of on oriole that he drew for me for Valentine’s Day. It was beautiful and it conveyed to me that he felt I was as special as I thought this young man was. This poem really touched my heart and brought back wonderful memories and that is exactly what poems should do. They should bring out the emotions that people feel when they read the poem. I will probably read more of Gary Soto’s work based on this poem and the style that Mr. Soto uses to express his
ROSEMARY DOBSON “Confidence is what we get when we take fear, face it and replace it.” This quote by Tim Fargo defines discovery as continuously having the sense of mind to be intrigued by curiosity and anticipation. Good afternoon fellow classmates and staff members. Rosemary Dobson, one of Australia’s award winning poets who have recently passed away in 2012, explored and demonstrated her love of art and antiquity in her poetry through an economical and very visual style of writing. Dobson is also known to write very much like an imagist poet. Henceforth, through Dobson’s poetic vision, readers discover new insights and experience through curiosity and maturation.
He even wrote a book to encourage teens to do the right things by their parents, and also practice abstinence until marriage. Needless to say, he was definitely a rock-n-roller who was favored by parents. Towards the end of the decade the music began to shift again, with artist such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee. They were both known for being provocative during their performances. Elvis was also knows for his unique hairstyle and the “rocker” clothes he wore.
So Malcolm starts reading the dictionary everyday for hours. Then Malcolm would copy every word from the dictionary page right down to the punctuation. He would read it back top himself over and over. Eventually Malcolm had copied that entire dictionary. Malcolm read books in the jail’s library so frequently that the librarian would let him take a few extra books back to his cell.
The lyrics to both songs I heard were pretty decent. My favorite line from the song "Smile" was at the very beginning of the song where he says, "It's all in her smile. It empties me out as I gaze at her defenselessly." It is like through his songs, he is telling a story about relationships very personal to him. At the same time, it his songs relate to all of us.