The Tree Of Life- An Emblematic Poem

Language, as described by Ralph Waldo Emerson – the Transcendentalist poet, is something deeply intertwined with nature. He denotes that nature provides the symbology to mirror the spirit. That words, and language, are a means to communicate the bond between the soul and nature. As a key to interpret a simple emblematic poem written by...

A Day in Ben Franklin’s Shoes

Self-Improvement and Benjamin Franklin may not always be synonymous, but following a deep heartbreak (and a well-timed homework assignment), taking a page from founding father’s autobiography lead to unexpected self-actualization.  The philosophical thinker, writer, and inventor Ben Franklin painstakingly created his 13 virtues, and enacted a daily schedule in hopes of living without fault.  Beginning...

Upon a Spider Catching a Fly: Analysis

Edward Taylor, a puritan minister circa 1671 wrote diligently throughout his life time. Deeply intellectual, his poems are filled with robust and spiritually guided language. Upon a Spider Catching a Fly is no exception. An Allegory for the temptation of sin, Upon a Spider Catching a Fly begins with the powerfully passionate imagery of a...

Poetry, the Cliff Notes

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Analysis of The Indian Burying Ground

“Thou, stranger, that shalt come this way, No fraud upon the dead commit – Observe thy swelling turf, and say They do not lie, but here they sit.” -Philip Freneau. The romanticizing in “The Indian Burying Ground” by Philip Freneau speaks to the authors unique perspective and strength in the primal culture of the Americas....

The Life Cycle of a Literary Butterfly

The written word, in all its flowery glory, has seeped into my soul as far back as I can remember. The brilliantly colored, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle captured the heart of 5-year-old me. Perhaps it’s simply because Eric was close to Erin, and I fantasized that it was my name on the title...

Summer Reading List

As my semester comes to a close I can admit I am thrilled for it to be over! Apart from an overwhelming course load and content I wasn't passion about, my next semesters will be vetted and meticulous. But that's not until the fall!! So in the mean time, I put together a summer reading...

All Hail the Queen

Writing Prompt "Jesus Christ, who left the heat on?" Enora shifted on her cell cot' "fucking wafer thin mattresses." She shifted a few more times and gave up, sitting up on the edge of the bed. She rubbed her eyes and realizes she wasn't alone.  "What the fuck?!" She jumped back back pressing against the...

A Letter from the Cat

The first day with my human was petrifying, but I would give anything to be back there with her. I remember being pulled out from behind the pallet where I was hiding with my mom and brother, high up in the barn attic we were scavengers. I was shaking with fear, but I was brave...

The Diary of an Omnipotent

I am you and you are me. We have all been one from the beginning. This is my training to be among the ones we refer to as Gods. He is my mentor. Not in the most religious sense that his son paid for my sins and he created the earth and life as we...