Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basualto, more commonly known as Pablo Neruda, began his widely renowned career in poetry as a young boy. ... Neruda loved the sea, and it became one of the most important symbols in his poetry. ... Oh the black cross of a ship. ... The "black cross of a ship," according to WikiAnswers.com, means that the place or thing is haunted by some spirit. ... The black cross of a ship in this poem symbolizes the spirit of Pablo Neruda's wife as it is seen and he feels alone without her. ...

• Word Count: 1395
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

" As Loretta looks at Johnny's plane on the tarmac through the airport window, an old gray haired woman dressed in black tells Loretta she put a curse on Johnny's plane. ... The next morning Loretta is walking home obviously in love in the meantime Johnny has returned from Sicily, his mother did not give her blessing and Johnny, a mama's boy, will ask for his engagement ring back. ...

• Word Count: 2080
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School