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The assassination of John F. Kennedy produced an enormous reaction both in 1963 and the decades that followed. Gregory Corso used poetry to express his reaction which echoed what many felt after that turn of events.
By Nicole Beck | Published 12/5/2005 | Read more »
I have a friend that fell into the "Free Poetry Scam". Don't get me wrong - he's a fantastic writer. So if he's a great writer, when his work was chosen, how is that a scam? Simple - anyone can be published in these publications... if they'll pay.
By Lolaness | Published 3/15/2006 | Read more »
From an untimely birth to an imminent death, poet Chris Butler shares the first twenty poems of his young career, providing hope to the struggling poets of the world.
By Christopher Butler | Published 12/21/2008 | Read more »
Here's my take on the top ten Associated Content Christmas Poems and why they work well as poems including their use of humor, Santa, Angels, love, prayer, poetic techniques and form.
By Sheri Fresonke Harper | Published 11/30/2008 | Read more »
If you are looking for best poems for funerals, here are some of the most popular.
By Chelle | Published 8/12/2008 | Read more »
"Ring-around-the-rosey. Pocket-full-of-poesies." I found my book of poesies from Everyman's Library Pocket Poets. And the topic is jazz with 241 pages of literal navigation to the rhythm e-tude.
By Stephanie Jeannot | Published 4/12/2007 | Read more »
Although life is full of pain and loss, love is true and pivotal to a full life. These poems highlight the loss of innocence through experience, and the importance of love to life.
By ACfan | Published 10/29/2006 | Read more »
Quotes and love poems can inspire and quotes and love poems are to be admired, and that can be a quote in itself.
By Chad DeBolt | Published 4/7/2009 | Read more »
Enjoy powerful poetry that resounds with the spirit of Cinco de Mayo.
By Wendy Dawn | Published 3/31/2009 | Read more »
Residents in nursing homes can always use a little cheering up. Reading literature & fiction can cheer up the elderly just like it does when you read to children. Get some ideas about hosting a poetry reading at a nursing home.
By Ariana R. Cherry | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
Dylan Thomas is remembered for his intense, passionate poetry, most notably, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night." But in reality, Dylan Thomas was an alcoholic who led a self-destructive life.
By Mark L. | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
Famous Guyanese National Poet speaks of injustice of politics and suffering of the country of Guyana while he was a political prisoner during racial and politically trying times.
By Samuel Singh | Published 12/19/2006 | Read more »
A reflective look at the Vietnam war experience through the eyes of a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.
By jannette hypes | Published 7/24/2006 | Read more »
They don't relate, but they're too short to put separately.
By Tink | Published 5/19/2009 | Read more »
Two poems about Reba, the sitcom.
By Greenhill | Published 4/7/2009 | Read more »
A collection of three poems written in honor of Earth Day 2009.
By Juniper Russo Tarascio | Published 3/17/2009 | Read more »
These are scary poems for a Hallowe'en evening poetry reading.
By Angie Grey | Published 8/1/2008 | Read more »
poems for all age groups.
By AngelaWillene | Published 3/10/2008 | Read more »
Although not in order, these poems document a journey through life. There are happy poems and sad poems. I write what I want when I want.
By Kathryn Sirven | Published 12/26/2007 | Read more »
Just to explain how we have to understand abstract poems
By ILAKKUVANAR MARAIMALAI | Published 3/13/2008 | Read more »
In this paper, I plan to examine three of Emily Dickinson's poems in order to further assert McDermott's theory that Emily Dickinson suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
By jmopp | Published 4/19/2007 | Read more »
Themes of poetry are vast, but two of the most common themes are love and death.
By Elizabeth Miles | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
A close reading of "Because I could not stop for Death-", "I heard a Fly buzz-when I died-", and, "I died for Beauty-but was scarce".
By Brittany Abeijon | Published 9/15/2006 | Read more »
A poem about unfinished poems. You might think it sad, but remember; no poem is ever finished!
By Khara House | Published 4/30/2009 | Read more »
Some argue that Collins' poetry is a "stating the obvious" type commentary on insignificant daily events. However, after reading many of his poems from various stages in his career, I believe that Billy Collins' works relay an insightful look at life.
By K. Bennett | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
Death is a part of life, and a great subject for poetry. So why not embrace it?
By Allan Heller | Published 10/24/2006 | Read more »
Of all Poe's morbid poetry, none is more sad then the poem "Alone."
By Valerie Ferrari | Published 9/9/2007 | Read more »
In this paper, I will examine three poems in detail ("To Penshurst", "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey", and "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry") to compare and contrast how the topographical poem has been modified over the course of three hundred years.
By Tricia Foster | Published 8/24/2007 | Read more »
This paper explains how this book, in which the author writes in a series of poems, is a child-centered text rather than an adult-centered text.
By Nicole Mohr | Published 6/6/2006 | Read more »
An analysis of the symbolism of one of Byron's lesser known, but equally enchanting poems: The Tear
By Katie Hoffer | Published 10/1/2008 | Read more »
Poems and stories life and love and the audacity of one whose life is well lived and filled with the pungent aroma of God on their breath with a hint of eternity in their shadow and a mouth filled with flowers and winds of change.
By David Young | Published 5/11/2006 | Read more »
An interview with CP Producer and my friend John Gugie
By Stephen Joltin | Published 12/8/2006 | Read more »
Short story about a very pretentious poet-narrator that has lost her inspritation, her scholarship and her first love, Randy. Her refusal to write prevents her from making any progress in her life.
By Christopher Ciolli | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
The works of Sylvia Plath have come back into the literary mainstream with the release of her Ariel in it's original format. She has some twisted views on motherhood in general, but many of her works are overwhelmingly good.
By Amanda Dill | Published 3/21/2006 | Read more »
This is a guide to help everyone be able to understand and appreciate poetry easier.
By Amanda Ligi | Published 10/5/2006 | Read more »
John Keats had a sense of urgency in his work due to his tragic awareness of death. His poem, "Sleep and Poetry", helps explain his fascination with finding extreme beauty while one still can.
By Tyler Howard | Published 5/26/2006 | Read more »
Sylvia Plath committed suicide in 1963, eighteen years before I was even born. And yet her poetry has affected me in ways I can't even begin to explain. 44 years after her suicide, I celebrate her life by remembering the woman, the poet, Sylvia Plath.
By Andrea Nostramo | Published 2/16/2007 | Read more »
Wordsworth channels ideas of what life should be like and incorporates them into this work because he felt that poetry had a responsibility to educate the reader in the tragedy of the human condition.
By Piper Davenport | Published 11/4/2006 | Read more »
Stephen Dunn's latest book of poetry, The Insistence of Beauty, is split into three sections: the Dull, the Brief, and the Overly Philosophical. These are my own classifications, but I find them more useful than Dunn's I, II, and III.
By Arthur Nostrom | Published 6/21/2005 | Read more »
This paper examines reviews and reactions to the publication of Ted Hughes' book of poetry entitled "The Birthday Letters". Many argue on the purpose of the publication and this paper mainly examines that area of criticism.
By Monica Green | Published 12/4/2006 | Read more »
A brief introduction to market research and submitting creative writing for publication.
By John Newman | Published 3/5/2007 | Read more »
This paper gives an overview and analysis of Edgar Allan Poe and his works.
By Eric Loveday | Published 2/13/2007 | Read more »
The relationship between Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot is one that enabled both writers to succeed in the highly competitve world of English Writing in the early 20th century
By Dave Wulf | Published 4/26/2006 | Read more »
In John Donne’s poem “A Valediction Forbidding Mourning,” a man is saying goodbye to his significant other as he prepares to leave.
By Jasmine Watts | Published 12/11/2006 | Read more »
Five years ago I was an alcoholic mess and deeply depressed. I almost lost my life to this vicious illness. Over time I did become sober and recovered from depression. I learned much about this disease, which I am sharing in this article.
By Richard Carriero | Published 2/7/2007 | Read more »
Your poet feeds on words and other sensual input. A gift idea that will delight them involves sounds, tastes, and lots of words, beautiful words. All these will inspire them into a life long pursuit and maybe publication.
By Sheri Fresonke Harper | Published 11/16/2006 | Read more »
Mark Doty's poem "Broadway" is analyzed in terms of voice, figurative language, and lineation.
By Song Ren | Published 10/2/2006 | Read more »
Pushkin's most celebrated work is a clear allegory of the literary struggle that was occurring in nineteenth century Russia between Western, Byronic influences and Russia's own pastoral past.
By KT Prime | Published 8/23/2006 | Read more »
A peek into the mind of a genius...
By Samantha Sharpley | Published 9/7/2006 | Read more »
An explication of Acquainted With The Night by Robert Frost
By jannette hypes | Published 7/14/2006 | Read more »
John Donne uses metaphysical conceit in his works to communicate a message to the reader. There are numerous examples of his use of metaphors as well his conveyance of ideas through imagery and alternate ways of thought.
By amy Curran | Published 11/3/2005 | Read more »
Naomi Ayala is a nomad, a poet, and an inspiration to Latino and Latina creativity.
By Shamontiel | Published 12/16/2005 | Read more »
This paper gives a little insight into a possible explanation for why Shakespare may have chose some of the names he chose in his works, focusing on As Your Like it.
By C.M.Hunt | Published 11/10/2005 | Read more »
An essay on the significance of bird imagery in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The Sky-Lark, and Ode to a Nightingale.
By Cynthia C. Scott | Published 9/14/2006 | Read more »
City of Angels. Home of the Stars. La La Land. With its cultural enclaves, temperate weather and movie star glitz, Los Angeles is unlike any other city. From Santa Monica to Downtown and up to Hollywood, it's easy for anyone to get lost in this jungle.
By Josh Herwitt | Published 8/15/2006 | Read more »
This article details a life of living with a rare disease and facial disfigurement and the psychological and social effects
By Paul Bright | Published 9/27/2006 | Read more »
National Poetry Month, celebrated annually in April, is a time to show appreciation for the craft of poetry. Check out these poetry forms for letters N through Z, grab a pen and paper, and start writing!
By Khara House | Published 4/14/2009 | Read more »
Poems, like these, can be used to teach children the history, heritage, and cultural celebration of Thanksgiving.
By Wendy Dawn | Published 9/19/2008 | Read more »
April is National Poetry Month, an excellent time to introduce children to poetry. Many times, even if a child is reluctant to read books, he or she will still be receptive to poetry, especially poetry geared toward children.
By Ashley Drake | Published 3/10/2009 | Read more »
Remember haikus? Strange poems with five syllables, then seven, then five and apparently invented in Japan. I thought it was time to have a few for Thanksgiving.
By Bryan Alaspa | Published 11/11/2008 | Read more »
Writing poetry is like taking a moment and freezing it. You write the truth, and in doing so, can change people
By Jaalah DuPont | Published 4/22/2008 | Read more »
Some of the poems include So Easy, 96, Art for Arts Sake
By Jaalah DuPont | Published 4/9/2008 | Read more »
Many people learn at school that poetry is difficult to understand, and difficult to write.
Poetry should be taught by teachers who love poetry - if the teacher doesn't like it, the student won't like it either.
By Carolyn Cordon | Published 3/3/2009 | Read more »
Thanks father for father's Day poems in praise
By Article super man | Published 4/15/2008 | Read more »
Here are a series of poems you can use if you'd like to break up this Valentine's Day.
By Susan Antonelli | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
Fun poems about mythical creatures and beings
By Matthew L. Cole, M.A. | Published 9/5/2008 | Read more »
A sorrowful turkey, an over-eating mistake, and an un-thankful verse.
By Khara House | Published 11/19/2008 | Read more »
Two poems that celebrate the memory of Christmas past.
By Jenna Kulasiewicz | Published 1/3/2009 | Read more »
Not so thrilled with Valentine's Day this year? These may be the poems for you!
By Barbara Lee Norris | Published 2/2/2009 | Read more »
In a world where there is so much light. There are dark thoughts dwelling within us to the brink of madness and self destruction.
By Samuel Singh | Published 11/30/2006 | Read more »
A couple more tidbits I wrote, kinda like the last ones.
By Rory Fullwood | Published 7/30/2008 | Read more »
Father's Day is in June. Many Fathers enjoy barbecuing.
By Rachel Heller | Published 4/23/2008 | Read more »
For those who have a way with words, coming up with their own love poem, or love quote, isn't difficult, but for those who are lacking in that department, there are websites to help!
By Bob Smithe | Published 1/21/2009 | Read more »
This is a poem I wrote for Valentine's Day to my husband, shortly after we had started dating. (February 1984) At the time, I was listening to George Winston's "Winter into Spring" and both that piano work and my husband was the impetus for me to write this.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
Funerals vary widely, and it's completely up to you what you want to include in your funeral. Many detailed aspects to planning a funeral can be found for free online.
By Shanika | Published 1/22/2009 | Read more »
Do you have a love lost? On the other hand, maybe it is not a loss at all; maybe it was for the better that the love was lost.
By Chad DeBolt | Published 4/8/2009 | Read more »
I have been on AOL for a very long time and I am appalled at the game played with peoples lives that goes on all the time in chat rooms.
By Animal | Published 1/7/2009 | Read more »
the moonlight is beautiful,
but my heart is broken,
thank you God... Im alive,
but my soul is frozen,
By Camie Doll | Published 10/26/2007 | Read more »
There is hope even in darkness. Tragedy turned into victory!
By Carmen Walinski | Published 8/15/2008 | Read more »
Some poems I altered. Wrote again, reworked. Enjoy.
By Jaalah DuPont | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
I want to write poems but I'm too lost and depressed too. I still try to write of life as imperfect as it is as I am imperfect. I heard Maxine Kumin on NPR. She is 80 and You should select some of her poems and read them to Him-Him you true love and boyfriend.
By Freddie Versch | Published 5/4/2008 | Read more »
This is one of many poems that I have written in memory of my son Tyler who was stillborn four days before his due date. He was a beautiful baby and will forever be my guardian angel.
By Veronica Ritter | Published 7/21/2008 | Read more »
Wole Soyinka wrote in one of his poems, "Night sucks the oil from lamps". This poem is about the one Light that illumines all the world and the assurance that this Light cannot ever be quenched.
By Sirwilly | Published 7/26/2008 | Read more »
The following are examples of words with different tenses.
By Harriet Steinberg | Published 8/1/2008 | Read more »
A translation of Vergil's tenth eclogue, the last of a series of ten pastoral poems set in southern Italy.
By Patrick McLaughlin | Published 6/9/2008 | Read more »
Here are some poems I wrote randomly through out last year.
By Zack Horror | Published 2/17/2009 | Read more »
These are a collection of poems depicting love and fears to strong emotions.
By Amanda Ligi | Published 1/18/2008 | Read more »
Beautiful Love poem for all the lovers in this world
By techyniks | Published 1/2/2008 | Read more »
If we are faced with sorrows, pain and fear in our lives, we must find the srtength to go on. The poems are taken from a play that I wrote.
By Mary E. Coe | Published 5/18/2007 | Read more »
My death was overstated and my life blurbexpletiviciously underrated!?!? The poem here explains a secret (FBI) intervention which went awry for comical reasons--read more of my poems to see what's up with this comedy of errors!!
By Tommyhayu | Published 3/17/2009 | Read more »
Valentine's Day demands love poems. But what is True Love? Is is just the romantic emotions of fantasy and desire and honeymoons? True and committed love endures when your Perfect Lover is no longer so perfect.
By Pamela Nye | Published 1/22/2009 | Read more »
Poems posing questions and seeking consolation as well as wisdom
By Murugesan Paramasivam | Published 4/17/2009 | Read more »
If you watch the news, you have probably seen some of the sad stories about lonely women who are targeted by con artists claiming a romantic interest. These stories rarely end well.
By Kathryn E. Darden | Published 4/21/2009 | Read more »
The sad fate of Raggedy Ann's first playmate is little-known.
By Juniper Russo Tarascio | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
Trying to narrow down Warren Zevon's best work to 10 songs is rather like trying to pare down Shakespeare's greatest work to 10 poems or scenes. And when it comes to songwriting, Zevon was the modern Shakespeare!
By Scott A. Boulding | Published 5/26/2009 | Read more »
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