Fall is too windy; winter is too cold; spring is too wet. May is not enough and July is too much. When it comes to a month a man can REALLY love-- it's June, you know, I'm talking of! "Knee-Deep …
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In "The Arrow and the Song", Henry Longfellow explores the fate of two choices: an arrow of hate and a song of love. This metaphor addresses the lingering tendency of our memories. "The Arrow and …
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If I die, and my partner or my family are wondering if they should move on and be happy-- the answer is no. Be miserable; cry every day; wear nothing, but black; and never forget me! In "Sonnet 71", …
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In this poem, Emily Dickinson explains how telling the truth is like explaining lightning to children. "Tell all the truth but tell it slant" by Emily Dickinson Tell all the truth but …
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In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was a beauty beyond the natural world. A love quarrel over Helen brought on the Trojan War and the destruction of Troy. In this poem, Yeats draws parallels to Helen …
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Richard Cory is rich, famous and beautiful. Most people would give anything to be in his place. But is that enough for Richard Cory? "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington …
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