I Grieve, And Dare Not Show My Discontent
I Grieve, And Dare Not Show My Discontent Sir John Suckling (1609-1642) Overview This poem is about someone having to hide their true emotions, as Queen Elizabeth hides her unhappiness at being unable to marry a potential suitor. However, can also be perceived to be more generally about someone in a role of great responsibility […]
A Mind Content
A Mind Content Robert Greene (1560-1592) Overview Do you have worries? Things that keep you awake at night? Of course you do; exams are coming up oh so quickly! Sorry, shouldn’t joke as I’m sure you’re already irritable and liable to lash out given the slightest provocation. This poem sings the praises of a life […]
Sonnet 18 (Shakespeare)
Sonnet 18 William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Overview First of all, this is one of the most celebrated and oft quoted poems in the world. Personally, I think the sentiment is a bit much, but sweet as well I suppose. This is a celebration of a girl’s beauty through comparison with the Summer, a reflection on mortality […]
Spring, the Sweet Spring
Spring, the Sweet Spring Thomas Nashe (1567-1601) Overview This is about praising the beauty and life that Spring produces (if you live in a country without seasons… Uganda… be aware that the English Spring is the time trees blossom, lambs are born and everything starts to warm up). However, it is also praising some of […]