The poem "Thatcher" by Seamus Heaney is taken from a collection of the "Door into the Dark". At first glance, this poem is about a man coming to fix a thatch roof. ... On a closer analysis, Heaney is describing the process of writing poetry: the process of unravelling of thoughts and experiences within himself. ... The final line of the third stanza sums up the entire process of writing a poem. ... Indeed, the last line of the poem shows pride and awe on the thatcher's behalf. ...

• Word Count: 593
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

When reading the poem "The Bait- by John Donne, one may initially interpret the poem to be one about fishing. Overall, this poem could have a lot of meaning to a fisherman. ... Here, Donne gives his first clue that this is actually a love poem. ... Much of this poem is reminiscent of a song. ... The structure of this poem leaves the reader with a feeling of deliberation. ...

• Word Count: 751
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• Grade Level: High School

Of these many poems written by Emily Dickinson, many have been passed on for deeper analysis. ... " is an example of a comical poem. As this poem may be comical, at the same point it is a serious poem. ... Papa above is a poem that really stuck out. ... This poem starts with the line "Papa above!...

• Word Count: 591
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Poem Analysis: The Chimney Sweeper PARAPHRASE: The first stanza is told by an out side narrator. ... IMAGERY: While this is a short poem, it still contains some imagery. ... FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE: Irony is use throughout the poem. At the beginning of the poem the narrator talks of how the young boy is crying, but in the second stanza the boy talks about how he is happy. ...

• Word Count: 364
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• Grade Level: High School

It is possible to read this poem as a statement of some self-pity on the poet's part, a feeling, perhaps, that he has been cheated and misunderstood because he took an unpopular path. ... In the first verse of the first stanza, Frost says, "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood," which is seemingly a very important part of the poem. ... The speaker ends the poem by stating that he chose the "road not taken," and that this choice has had a great significance in his life. ... This poem supplies the reader with a situation that each person has to face at least one situation in their lives. ...

• Word Count: 1376
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School