Poems with Theme with Life and Death and Their Analysis
EI WAI KHAING
AN ANALYSIS OF THEMES ON LIFE AND DEATH OF SOME POEMS
Abstract: Some basic elements of poem and types of poem are included in this paper. Although there are countless number of poems on Life and Death, only the ones which seem noteworthy are studied and analysed in terms of themes. Different opinions of different poets on life and death found in their poems are also presented and contrasted in this paper. This paper will be of use and help to the learners of English.
Introduction:
To many, Death creates uncertainty and fear. It seems we shall never meet again. But the poets remind us of the essential truths of life, death and immortality. In her poem Turn again to Life, the poet Mary Lee Hall, says “If death is a chapter in a book, like moving from one room to the next, there is no reason for the passing of a loved one to result in endless pain and grief.” Poets inspire us to look on the bright side of life.
Rarely has the writer of this paper read poems that mention about life after death, as what Buddhists believe. It seems that most of those we happen to come across are written in English by poets who are Christians. However, some of the poems do not have anything to do with religion. Language can be used in several ways to tell a story, marvel at the wonders of nature, explain the universe, give advice, or ponder the mysteries of life and death. The sounds and syllables of language are combined by authors in distinctive, and often rhythmic, ways to form the literature called poetry. Poetry, like all literature, attempts to communicate an author’s emotional and philosophical responses to his or her own existence and to the surrounding world. It is an expression of what is thought and felt, rather what is known as fact.
Nature and Use: Poetry is much harder to define, though
AN ANALYSIS OF THEMES ON LIFE AND DEATH OF SOME POEMS
Abstract: Some basic elements of poem and types of poem are included in this paper. Although there are countless number of poems on Life and Death, only the ones which seem noteworthy are studied and analysed in terms of themes. Different opinions of different poets on life and death found in their poems are also presented and contrasted in this paper. This paper will be of use and help to the learners of English.
Introduction:
To many, Death creates uncertainty and fear. It seems we shall never meet again. But the poets remind us of the essential truths of life, death and immortality. In her poem Turn again to Life, the poet Mary Lee Hall, says “If death is a chapter in a book, like moving from one room to the next, there is no reason for the passing of a loved one to result in endless pain and grief.” Poets inspire us to look on the bright side of life.
Rarely has the writer of this paper read poems that mention about life after death, as what Buddhists believe. It seems that most of those we happen to come across are written in English by poets who are Christians. However, some of the poems do not have anything to do with religion. Language can be used in several ways to tell a story, marvel at the wonders of nature, explain the universe, give advice, or ponder the mysteries of life and death. The sounds and syllables of language are combined by authors in distinctive, and often rhythmic, ways to form the literature called poetry. Poetry, like all literature, attempts to communicate an author’s emotional and philosophical responses to his or her own existence and to the surrounding world. It is an expression of what is thought and felt, rather what is known as fact.
Nature and Use: Poetry is much harder to define, though