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ks · 10-10-2002, 02:59 PM

I have to analyze and recite a poem in a couple of days. Does anyone have any suggestions? The poem must be at least 20 lines long, and preferably make sense

Any poem suggestions would be much appreciated!

ks

JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo · 10-10-2002, 04:35 PM

Um... try searching for poems on the internet.. www.about.com is a good place for just about anything!

UpstairsSteak · 10-10-2002, 05:10 PM

Robert Frost is one of my favorites check out this link
http://www.robertfrost.org/indexgood.html

The Road Not Taken is a very popular piece. All of his poetry is fairly straightforward.

Titania · 10-10-2002, 05:53 PM

hmmm

my favorite poem is The Night Wind by Emily Bronte

I also like Frost and Keats

Sara Micelli · 10-10-2002, 06:55 PM

Edgar Allan Poe is very good. So is William Shakespeare.

Georgia's on my Mind · 10-10-2002, 07:23 PM

This is my favorite poem...although it isn't 20 lines....

NON SUM QUALIS by Ernest Dowson

I have forgot much, Cynara! Gone with the wind,
Flung roses, roses riotously with the throng,
Dancing, to put the pale, lost lillies out of mind;
But I was desolate amd sick of old passion,
Yea, all the time because the dance was long;
I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashon.

I cried for madder music and for stronger wine,
But when the feast finished and the lamps expire,
Then, falls thy shadow,Cynara! the night is thine;
And I am desolate and suck of an old passion,
Yea, hungry for the lips of my desire:
I have been faithful to thee Cynara! in my fashion.

Theres this other kinda cool poem...not really...lol that we hread today Ill type it out for ya tomorrow if ya still need 1....

ISmellFine · 10-10-2002, 07:24 PM

"The Raven" is my fave poem...

Mossopp · 10-11-2002, 03:10 PM

One of my favourite poems is 'This Be The Verse' by Philip Larkin:

They f#ck you up, your mum and dad
They may not mean to but they do
They fill you with the faults they had
and add some extra just for you
But they were f#cked up in their turn
by men in old-style hats and coats
who half the time were soppy-stern
and half at one anothers throats
Man hands on misery to man
It deepens like a coastal shelf
So get out as early as you can
and don't have any kids yourself.

I guess that doesn't really help KS cos it's not 20 lines long. I just wanted to share, that's all!

Titania · 10-11-2002, 05:40 PM

this is another of my favorites, i forgot to post it before...

The Old Mill by Sara Louisa Oberholtzer

Radiant Day is slowly fading;
and the evening calm and still.
Gazing through the oak and willow;
stoop to kiss the ancient mill.
Listen to the damsel dancing;
to the jig of feed and flower.
And the water wheel revolving;
with the dashing constant power.
There is music in the rattle;
of the tinkling wheat that falls.
In the hopper, as the miller;
stops to hear the gristmens calls.
Yes, I love this shaded building;
love the flowing streams and flowers.
Love to hear the busy clatter;
of the lingering summer hours.
More of all, I love the miller;
For his sake I love the rest.
Of this world and its enchantments,
I adore him as the best.
Of these twilights I would weary,
If his voice came not to cheer,
And this mill life would grow dreary;
if my darling were not here.

Bootsy Whoosh · 10-11-2002, 05:44 PM

One of my favorite poems is "The Highwayman". Here's a link to it: http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~trent/ochs/ly...yman-orig.html

For the Anne of Green Gables fans here (Of which I know there are many but I can't remember if you are one ks), this poem was featured in Anne of Avonlea. It's quite a stirring piece, when given a proper reading. It is however quite long, and very straight forward as I remember, so I'm not sure how much there really is to analyze, unless you only have to analyze its style.

I also enjoy another poem featured in AOGG: "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Link: http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/textile/lady.html

This poem has the advantage of being shorter.

Another favorite of mine is "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" by William Butler Yeats. ( http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~benjamin...atsairman.html ) Unfortunately it is not 20 lines long.

~*~*~*
Well anyhoo, my advice would be to actually not pick someone totally famous like Frost or Poe or Shakespeare, simply because you know tons of people in your class will. I personally prefer to try to make myself stand out a little bit. Teachers like that sort of thing. Think about it, they've probably heard about 1,000 kids analyze The Road Not Taken, so they're really gonna sit up and take notice of something they've never seen before. If you do choose someone famous, consider picking a less-famous poem. I like Poe's "Annabelle Lee" (http://members.tripod.com/lovedates/poe.html). e.e. cummings sometimes has some interesting stuff. I remember reading "maggie and milly and molly and may" and "old age sticks" in school. I think his stuff is usually short though, if memory serves.

~*~*~*~
I think though, that my absolute favorite poem would be "The Peace of Wild Things" by William Blake. This doesn't help ks because it is not 20 lines long, but here it is anyway for those that like poetry:

When despair grows in me
and I wake in the middle of the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting for their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.

-Wendell Berry, The Peace of Wild Things
~*~*~*~

ks · 10-11-2002, 06:56 PM

WOW. Thank you all so very much for your help! I REALLY appreciate it.

Thanks

ks

ISmellFine · 10-11-2002, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh
One of my favorite poems is "The Highwayman". Here's a link to it: http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~trent/ochs/ly...yman-orig.html

That's a good one...we read that the other day. Me likes.

Bootsy Whoosh · 10-11-2002, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ks
WOW. Thank you all so very much for your help! I REALLY appreciate it.

Thanks

ks

No problem. Post whatever one you pick, I'd like to read it.

DarleneIllyria · 10-11-2002, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh
One of my favorite poems is "The Highwayman". Here's a link to it: http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~trent/ochs/ly...yman-orig.html

For the Anne of Green Gables fans here (Of which I know there are many but I can't remember if you are one ks), this poem was featured in Anne of Avonlea. It's quite a stirring piece, when given a proper reading. It is however quite long, and very straight forward as I remember, so I'm not sure how much there really is to analyze, unless you only have to analyze its style.

I also enjoy another poem featured in AOGG: "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Link: http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/textile/lady.html

lol- I'm one of the Anne fans on the boards. Just don't get me started with the third movie. I talked one of my friend's ear off last night talking about the third movie. lol

10-10-2002, 02:59 PM	#1
ks Certifiably Insane Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 21, 2000 Location: I live in my hole... Posts: 5,501	Poem help I have to analyze and recite a poem in a couple of days. Does anyone have any suggestions? The poem must be at least 20 lines long, and preferably make sense Any poem suggestions would be much appreciated! ks
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10-10-2002, 04:35 PM	#2
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10-11-2002, 03:10 PM	#8
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	One of my favourite poems is 'This Be The Verse' by Philip Larkin: They f#ck you up, your mum and dad They may not mean to but they do They fill you with the faults they had and add some extra just for you But they were f#cked up in their turn by men in old-style hats and coats who half the time were soppy-stern and half at one anothers throats Man hands on misery to man It deepens like a coastal shelf So get out as early as you can and don't have any kids yourself. I guess that doesn't really help KS cos it's not 20 lines long. I just wanted to share, that's all!
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10-10-2002, 05:10 PM	#3
UpstairsSteak Shine On Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 303	Robert Frost is one of my favorites check out this link http://www.robertfrost.org/indexgood.html The Road Not Taken is a very popular piece. All of his poetry is fairly straightforward.

10-10-2002, 06:55 PM	#5
Sara Micelli Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,122	Edgar Allan Poe is very good. So is William Shakespeare.

10-10-2002, 07:23 PM	#6
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	This is my favorite poem...although it isn't 20 lines.... NON SUM QUALIS by Ernest Dowson I have forgot much, Cynara! Gone with the wind, Flung roses, roses riotously with the throng, Dancing, to put the pale, lost lillies out of mind; But I was desolate amd sick of old passion, Yea, all the time because the dance was long; I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashon. I cried for madder music and for stronger wine, But when the feast finished and the lamps expire, Then, falls thy shadow,Cynara! the night is thine; And I am desolate and suck of an old passion, Yea, hungry for the lips of my desire: I have been faithful to thee Cynara! in my fashion. Theres this other kinda cool poem...not really...lol that we hread today Ill type it out for ya tomorrow if ya still need 1....

10-11-2002, 05:40 PM	#9
Titania a part of that Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 04, 2000 Posts: 3,694	this is another of my favorites, i forgot to post it before... The Old Mill by Sara Louisa Oberholtzer Radiant Day is slowly fading; and the evening calm and still. Gazing through the oak and willow; stoop to kiss the ancient mill. Listen to the damsel dancing; to the jig of feed and flower. And the water wheel revolving; with the dashing constant power. There is music in the rattle; of the tinkling wheat that falls. In the hopper, as the miller; stops to hear the gristmens calls. Yes, I love this shaded building; love the flowing streams and flowers. Love to hear the busy clatter; of the lingering summer hours. More of all, I love the miller; For his sake I love the rest. Of this world and its enchantments, I adore him as the best. Of these twilights I would weary, If his voice came not to cheer, And this mill life would grow dreary; if my darling were not here.

10-11-2002, 05:44 PM	#10
Bootsy Whoosh Storms abrewin'... Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: The Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 2,104	One of my favorite poems is "The Highwayman". Here's a link to it: http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~trent/ochs/ly...yman-orig.html For the Anne of Green Gables fans here (Of which I know there are many but I can't remember if you are one ks), this poem was featured in Anne of Avonlea. It's quite a stirring piece, when given a proper reading. It is however quite long, and very straight forward as I remember, so I'm not sure how much there really is to analyze, unless you only have to analyze its style. I also enjoy another poem featured in AOGG: "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Link: http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/textile/lady.html This poem has the advantage of being shorter. Another favorite of mine is "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" by William Butler Yeats. ( http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~benjamin...atsairman.html ) Unfortunately it is not 20 lines long. ~~~* Well anyhoo, my advice would be to actually not pick someone totally famous like Frost or Poe or Shakespeare, simply because you know tons of people in your class will. I personally prefer to try to make myself stand out a little bit. Teachers like that sort of thing. Think about it, they've probably heard about 1,000 kids analyze The Road Not Taken, so they're really gonna sit up and take notice of something they've never seen before. If you do choose someone famous, consider picking a less-famous poem. I like Poe's "Annabelle Lee" (http://members.tripod.com/lovedates/poe.html). e.e. cummings sometimes has some interesting stuff. I remember reading "maggie and milly and molly and may" and "old age sticks" in school. I think his stuff is usually short though, if memory serves. ~~~~ I think though, that my absolute favorite poem would be "The Peace of Wild Things" by William Blake. This doesn't help ks because it is not 20 lines long, but here it is anyway for those that like poetry: When despair grows in me and I wake in the middle of the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting for their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. -Wendell Berry, The Peace of Wild Things ~~~~
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10-11-2002, 06:56 PM	#11
ks Certifiably Insane Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 21, 2000 Location: I live in my hole... Posts: 5,501	WOW. Thank you all so very much for your help! I REALLY appreciate it. Thanks ks