On the Artful Explication of Poetry
One of the main purposes of this blog, a purpose that I have somewhat neglected, was to analyze poets and their works. As this school...
On Poetry: Concerning the Modern Era
If one looks around oneself in the world today, it is clear that humanity is undergoing a revolution in the way it writes. They are...


A Child's Poet
This post is an ode to a poet of fame. A poet with a most recognizable name. He's written dozens of books of renown, and his books are...
On Poetry: Concerning its Medium
Poetry, being an art of language, may be both read and recited. There are pros and cons to each of these, and the merits of the two...


Echoes from Fiddler's Green: A Tribute to Stan Rogers
Stanley Rogers was born in Hamilton, Ontario on November 29, 1949. He is widely considered one of the finest singers and songwriters...
On Poetry: A Limited Discussion
"A complete poem is is one where an emotion finds the thought and the thought finds the words" ~Robert Frost Poetry is the art weaving...


Three Cheers for Anthony Hecht
I began my exploration of Anthony Hecht as part of an assignment for my AP Literature class this year. The assignment called for each...