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  • on The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, on May 15, 2005
    This is one of the most misread poems of the English language? Why? Because Frost was right! We can't handle the truth of life's matters and instead confabulate a reality. The speaker here didn't take the one less travelled by, for it says above that both roads were equally worn (on closer inspection). He just wants life to have been that purposeful and wants to pass that pseudoknowledge onto another generation--thus perpetuating the lie of a deliberate, power-weilding life. Brilliant poem, though, but this is not one for churchwives to plaster over calendars and magnets. Really a depressing poem.
    Edited on May 15, 10:25 p.m. because ''.

  • on Macaw and Little Miss by Ted Hughes, on June 14, 2004
    I love Ted Hughes! Ever since I got Sylvia Plath's collected works, I have longed to have his, as well. But after stopping by my local book shop and seeing a $50 price tag attached, I think I might try for ebay. Much thanks to whoever sponsored this.

    Your Cerulean Dreamer,
    Michele

  • on Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening by Robert Frost, on June 3, 2004
    So calming. I'm normally not a big fan of Robert Frost, but his talent does shine through and may it for all eternity. Kudos to whoever sponsored it.

  • on The Tower by William Butler Yeats, on June 3, 2004
    You gotta love the Yeats. I've really never read anything extensive on him, but I'd like to. I've certainly read a lot of dedication poems to him and will read more to come with the contest.