Identity by Julio Noboa Polanco
In “Identity,” Latino poet Julio Noboa Polanco shows how one can grow up uniquely by drawing a contrast between a flower and weed.
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Song of Myself, 52 by Walt Whitman
“Song of Myself, 52” by Walt Whitman spans from being about the concept of independent life to the immortality existing in nature.
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An Introduction by Kamala Das
“An Introduction,” a purely confessional poem, clearly portrays Kamala Das’ cry to achieve a sense of freedom in her life.
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One Art by Elizabeth Bishop
In “One Art,” first published in 1976, Elizabeth Bishop portrays the universality of loss, making it both perpetual and pervasive.
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10 of the Best Poems of Adrienne Rich
Explore the best poems of Adrienne Rich featuring her political views, feminist and queer sensibilities, and enduring craft of versification.
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10 of the Best Anna Akhmatova Poems
Explore some of the best poems by legendary Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, which showcase her versatility and merit as a poet.
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10 of the Best Anne Sexton Poems
Anne Sexton, one of the important 20th-century American poets, is famous for her confessional poetry. Explore some of her best poetry.
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I understand the large hearts of heroes by Walt Whitman
Whitman’s “I understand the large hearts of heroes” is about the deeds of forgotten heroes with whom the first-person poet-speaker associates himself.
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Who Understands Me but Me by Jimmy Santiago Baca
“Who Understands Me but Me” is about the imprisonment experience that brought about the personal transformation of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca.
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Persimmons by Li-Young Lee
“Persimmons” by Li-Young Lee is an autobiographical poem revolving around the poet’s childhood memories concerning the titular fruit.
