This poem explores the themes of jealousy and rivalry through the relationship between a queen and a beautiful, mesmerizing flower. One of Naidu’s most famous poems, it celebrates the ...
Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...
Students could listen to their chosen poem again and analyse it in terms of the use of rhyme, similes and so on. Students could choose their own animal and formulate interesting similes to use in ...
brings into stark relief just how much space we human animals take up, how much of the world we devour. For me, two of the most moving poems of this section are the prize-winning Two Houses and ...
By Sarah Weinman Our critic A.O. Scott walks you through a poem that speaks to his mood right ... explores the mysteries of grief and mourning in the animal world. With a weekly newsletter and ...