A Story by Li-Young Lee
“A Story” by Li-Young Lee is a poem about a father, unable to recall one new story at his five-year-old son’s request.
What Work Is by Philip Levine
“What Work Is” (1991) by Philip Levine is a poem about the frustration of blue-collar workers standing in a long queue to get a job.
10 of the Best Mary Oliver Poems
Here are 10 of the best poems of Mary Oliver that every poetry lover must read, gathered from both her earlier and recent poetry collections.
10 of the Best Poems of Dorothy Parker
Are you looking for some of the best poems of Dorothy Parker? Here you can find the top 10 Dorothy Parker that everyone should read.
Penelope by Dorothy Parker
“Penelope” by Dorothy Parker alludes to the sad story of Penelope, Odysseus wife. This poem shows how society ignores women’s struggles.
What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Millay’s “What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why” is about the mellowing memories of past love and the piercing pain of fading youth.
Love Is Not All by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Millay’s “Love Is Not All” is about love’s futility in some specific circumstances and how the speaker is unwilling to sell love for peace.
Time does not bring relief; you all have lied by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Millay’s “Time does not bring relief; you all have lied” is about a speaker missing her loved one and how she is reminded of him constantly.
TPCASTT Poetry Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide
TPCASTT is a seven-step poetry analysis technique. It is a step-by-step approach to analyzing or annotating a particular poem.
An Ancient Gesture by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “An Ancient Gesture” is about a speaker thinking about Penelope’s silent suffering for Ulysses while wiping her eyes with her apron.