Yellow Sheaves Poetry

Chimney Sweepers

Let's delve into a world which runs parallel to the ones which the privileged enjoy.Unfortunately,this poem written in 1789, presents the facts which run through the society and how we fail to raise those, who are ,our future.

Life

This poem by Anna Laetitia Barbauld is beautiful reminder to everyone to embrace the moment of the final rest in life ,that is death.This poem is a meditation on life in general.

Rock Me to Sleep

Written in the year 1859 Rock Me To Sleep is a poem mostly known for its opening lines.This poem is not only full of sentimental nostalgia but also how magically our mother transforms our childhood into one of the best days of our lives.

If

Another poem from the 19th century,a treasure which is often called a self help book in itself. Written by Rudyard Kipling, this poem explores and gives guidance as to how a man/ woman should be, and the rest as they say is history:)

Dear Doctor

Written in 1830 this poem by Lord Byron is all about those times when publishers very firmly and mostly rudely rejected the publications of writers. Praising them at first and then very neatly rejecting the work, those were hard times. Listen to the poem for its humour for the irony , the wit and the level of sarcasm goes up the roof:)