#poetry explication

“Touch” by Octavio Paz – Analysis and Poem

Synopsis

In the poem “Touch” by Octavio Paz, the speaker states that his hands open the reader’s person, dresses the person in more nudity, and uncovers more bodies under the person’s body. His hands then invent a whole new body for the reader’s body.

Analysis

As always, there are several ways to interpret this poem. However, I am of the belief the author was using “hands” as a figurative word…

“I Never Saw a Moor” by Emily Dickinson – Analysis and Poem

Synopsis

The first stanza of “I Never Saw a Moor” states the speaker hasn’t traveled often but still has an idea of what the places look like.

She hasn’t seen a moor nor the sea but she knows what a heather looks like and she understands what a wave is.

The second stanza says she didn’t talk with God and hasn’t been to heaven but she knows where heaven is and how to get there. (more…)

“a total stranger one black day…” by E.E. Cummings – Analysis and Poem

Synopsis

“a total stranger one black day” is about a man who does something to anger a “stranger”. The stranger then fights him. The stranger found it hard to forgive the speaker. It is then revealed that the stranger is himself and now they are immortal friends. (more…)

“Do not go gentle into that good night” by Dylan Thomas - Analysis and Poem #poem #poetry #explication

Synopsis

Dylan Thomas writes about his father going blind and eventual death in this poem about living boldly. Thomas tells the reader to fight death and live life to its fullest before we die. (more…)

“Fire and Ice” by Robert Lee Frost – Analysis and Poem

“Fire and Ice” is a popular poem among high school teachers. Its ability to create debate and discussion is like no other. Yet, it is actually quite easy to understand.

Synopsis

The poem begins by saying some people believe the earth will end in fire while others believe it will end in ice. Since the author has felt his own desire, he feels the world will end in fire. Yet, he states, if the world…

“Sacrifice” Explication

Continuing on the with the theme of capitalism and romance intertwined, the poem up for explication today is “Sacrifice.” This poem appears in the unofficial first section of Romantically Incorrect, “Unrequited Love.” This poem appears there because it fits in with that theme—not having a certain amount of money or status, and thus some women feel no attraction.

This piece laments of one of…

“Potential” Explication

“Potential” chronicles the thought processes of men who entertain women of questionable motives. It derives inspiration from a girl who I knew in my freshman and sophomore year of college who—if she had feelings for me—may have liked me because she thought I would be rich someday. This is one of the poems that comes from the unofficial “Party Girl” section of Romantically Incorrect. I placed it…

“For The Shy Girl” Explication

I would like to apologize for the long time in which I haven’t posted anything, but sometimes, life does get busy. I will return to a more normal schedule of posting now, and will do my best to post two to three times a week. I’ll post two more poems from Romantically Incorrect on the blog, and after that will come general craft talk along with discussion of future projects.

That said, I still…