Howard Nemerov's such poems often have a profound sense of history and a contemporary awareness. They might employ complex metaphors and allusions to connect the past and present of war. They might also touch upon themes of loss, heroism, and the cycle of violence throughout time.
"It's as if I'm seeing the form in front of me, thinking of the past and the present as one." This was a poem from the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi's "Song of Nishang Feather and Wei Zhi."
They often have a strong emotional core. For example, they can be filled with love, like in a poem about a mother's love for her children. They also tend to be relatable as most people have family experiences. And they usually show the relationships between family members, whether it's the closeness or the conflicts.
They often have a gloomy or dark setting. For example, like in 'The Raven', the setting is a dreary chamber at midnight, which immediately sets a spooky mood. Another characteristic is the use of the supernatural. Poems might include ghosts, demons, or other otherworldly elements like in 'Annabel Lee' where the idea of love beyond the grave has a supernatural tinge. They also usually have a sense of unease or foreboding. The reader should feel a bit on edge while reading the poem.
Typically, they often have a gloomy and dark mood. For example, in 'The Raven', the setting is a lonely chamber at midnight, which sets a spooky tone. Another characteristic is the use of disturbing imagery. Like in 'The Conqueror Worm', the image of the worm devouring the mimes is very disquieting. They may also involve themes of death, madness, and the supernatural.
Another characteristic is the use of dialogue or monologue. In some narrative poems, characters speak directly. Take 'My Last Duchess' by Robert Browning. The duke's monologue reveals a lot about his character and the story of his relationship with his late duchess.
Howard Garis' bedtime stories are remarkable for their ability to create a magical world. They combine adventure and wonder, and teach valuable life lessons in an entertaining way. The stories are designed to soothe and inspire young minds.
The concept of past life and present life was a concept in Buddhist culture. It referred to the reincarnation of a person's previous life and this life. It involved the supernatural, and there was no scientific evidence to prove its existence. The concept of past and present lives was widely discussed in religion and spirituality, but scientific evidence was usually based on experimental observation, experimental verification, and logical reasoning, and past and present lives were beyond the scope of scientific verification. Therefore, it was impossible to determine whether the previous life and present life really existed.
Talking about the past and the present meant talking about history and current events. Usually used to express deep thought and discussion on a topic. There are many such idioms, such as: - Talk about everything: In-depth discussion of history, politics, culture, and other topics. - Criticize: It refers to the evaluation, comment, and guidance of a person or thing. - To comment on or even say bad things about someone or something. - To relish in a topic means to be very interested in it and to be willing to discuss it. - To be scared of a subject means to be afraid to talk about it. These idioms could be used to express the author's serious consideration and discussion of a topic, or to express his cautiousness and sensitivity to a topic.
Poems that tell stories often have a clear narrative arc. They start with a situation or character, something happens in the middle like a conflict or change, and then there's usually a resolution at the end. For example, in 'The Highwayman', we start with the introduction of the highwayman and Bess, then there's the conflict when the soldiers come, and finally the tragic resolution. Another characteristic is vivid imagery. In 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', Coleridge uses amazing imagery to describe the sea, the albatross, and the strange events on the ship. Also, these poems may use dialogue. In 'Paul Revere's Ride', Longfellow uses dialogue to make the story more engaging.
Recalling the past was an inevitable part of life. Here are some poems about "recalling the past": 1. If life is only like the first time I see it, why is the autumn wind sad for the painted fan? Song of Everlasting Sorrow Asking you how much sorrow you can have is like a river flowing eastward in spring. Li Qingzhao's Dream Like Order Time flies. Tang Wan's "The Phoenix with a Shroud Head: The Feelings of the World" Don't you see that the Yellow River flows from heaven to the sea and never returns? Li Bai's << Wine >> 5. Time easily turns people red, cherries green, and plantains green. Jiang Jie's "Sapphire Case: Yuan Xi" The past is like smoke, blown away by the wind. Looking back, I have always been in a bleak place. I will return without rain or clear sky. Su Shi's "Jiangcheng Zi: Hunting in Mizhou" 7 I wish we could spend a long time together. Su Shi's Song of Water Melody: When Will the Bright Moon Appear? 8. Sunset clouds and lone ducks fly together in autumn water, sharing the same color in the sky. Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng by Wang Bo 9. The setting sun is infinitely beautiful, but it's nearing dusk. Li Shangyin, Sunset Tower The world is as unpredictable as the universe. Du Fu's "Presented to the Eight Scholars of Wei"