on In Jim Daniels’ poem, Wheels, the poet explores how people should live fearlessly, cherish the fleeting moments, and recognize the importance of moving on and the significance of our choices in shaping our journey. This is supported by the narrator’s choice of using pictures on a wall to describe a different… Continue Reading Wheels of Time and Choice: Navigating Life’s Journey
on Billy-Ray Belcourt’s poem “If Our Bodies Could Rust, We Would Be Falling Apart” delves into profound reflections on the human experience and the complex nature of identity. The title hints at a metaphorical portrayal of the human body and its inherent weakness. Rust, typically associated with decay, erosion, and the passage of time, symbolizes the… Continue Reading How the Symbolic Meaning of Rust Relates to the Human Condition.
on In response to In a Time of Peace by Ilya Kaminsky: In today’s society, people are always on their phones, and we often take them with us everywhere we go. Social media is an integral part of people’s lives and we always want to document what’s going on in our lives. However, this “obsession” with… Continue Reading Poem Personal Responses