I saw the wild hawk-king this morningriding an ascending windas he drilled the sky.The land beneath him was filmedwith salt:Grass-seed, insect, bird—nothing could thrive here. But he was lostin the momentum of his own gyre,a frustrated parricideon the kill.The fuse… Read More »Hawk by Keki Nasserwanji Daruwalla
a woman may collect cats read thrillersher insomnia may seep through the great walls of historya lizard may paralyze hera sewing machine may bend hermoonlight may intercept the banglecircling her wrista woman my name her catsthe circulating librarymay lend her… Read More »Woman by Arun Kolatkar
Read the poem About the Poet George Herbert (1593-1633) was an English poet and priest. He is best known for his religious poetry, which explores themes of faith, love, and devotion to God. Herbert’s poetry is characterized by its intricate… Read More »Man by George Herbert summary and analysis
My God, I heard this dayThat none doth build a stately habitationBut he that means to dwell therein.What house more stately hath there been,Or can be, than is man, to whose creationAll things are in decay? For man is ev’ry… Read More »Man by George Herbert
Read the poem About the poet Katherine Philips (1631–1664), also known as “The Matchless Orinda,” was an English poet and translator. She was born Katherine Fowler in London and married James Philips in 1654. Philips was well-known for her participation… Read More »To My Excellent Lucasia, on Our Friendship by KATHERINE PHILIPS summary
Read the poem About the poet George Herbert was an influential English poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England, associated with the metaphysical poets. Despite initially intending to become a priest, he served as the University’s Public Orator,… Read More »The Windows by George Herbert summary & Analysis
Lord, how can man preach thy eternal word?He is a brittle crazy glass;Yet in thy temple thou dost him affordThis glorious and transcendent place,To be a window, through thy grace. But when thou dost anneal in glass thy story,Making thy… Read More »The Windows by George Herbert
Read the poem About the author Lady Mary Wroth holds a significant place in English Renaissance literature. Born into a notable literary family on October 18, 1587, as Mary Sidney, she became Lady Mary Wroth upon her marriage. Her family… Read More »In this Strange Labyrinth by Mary Wroth summary and analysis
In this strange Labyrinth how shall I turn,Ways are on all sides while the way I miss:If to the right hand, there, in love I burn,Let me go forward, therein danger is.If to the left, suspicion hinders bliss;Let me turn… Read More »In this strange Labyrinth by Mary Wroth
Read the poem About the author Lady Mary Wroth holds a significant place in English Renaissance literature. Born into a notable literary family on October 18, 1587, as Mary Sidney, she became Lady Mary Wroth upon her marriage. Her family… Read More »Sweetest Love Return again by Mary Wroth summary and analysis
