Nurse’s Song Famous Family Poem By William Blake: Published in Songs of Innocence in 1789, the poem tells of a Nurse who is observing her young people enjoying out in the fields. She calls them to come in, but they protest, for to them it is nevertheless mild and there is nonetheless time to play. […]

One Sister Have I In Our House By Emily Dickinson: This poem is about Emily Dickinson’s sister-in-law, Susan. Emily lived with her sister, Lavinia, (“One Sister have I in our house”), and she had a sister-in-law, Susan, her brother Austin’s wife, who lived subsequent door, (“one a hedge away”). One Sister Have I In Our […]

My Papa’s Waltz By Theodore Roethke: Theodore Roethke is the small boy in this poem. His father died when he was once simply fifteen. Roethke struggled with intellectual sickness all his life. His first e-book of poetry, Open House, used to be posted in 1941. His relationship with his father occupied a giant phase of […]

A Cradle Song By William Blake: A poem from his book, Songs of Innocence, and of the journey via William Blake, a lullaby of unparalleled beauty. A Cradle Song Sweet dreams form a shade O’er my lovely infant’s head; Sweet dreams of pleasant streams By happy, silent, moony beams. Sweet sleep with soft down Weave […]

Mother To Son Famous Family Poem By Langston Hughes: Langston Hughes was an outstanding creator at some point in the Harlem Renaissance. In this poem, a mom makes use of the metaphor of existence being like a staircase to supply recommendations to her son. While there are tough times, you should maintain transferring like you […]

Midnight In The Pantry By Edgar Guest! The poet, Edgar Guest (1881-1959), creates a comedic tone about looking out for a nighttime snack. While it’s fun to go out to consume and experience the attractions and sounds of the town, nothing compares to discovering something delectable to devour in your personal pantry. Midnight In The […]

A Father To His Son By Carl Sandburg! Carl Sandburg lived from 1878-1967. Some of his works have acquired Pulitzer Prizes, and Sandburg had a center faculty named after him. In this poem, a father is wondering about the recommendation he desires to impart to his son. A Father To His Son A father sees […]