1) Richard Cory – by Edwin Arlington Robinson
Poem Citation:
Marshell, Kyla. “Richard Cory.” Poetry Foundation. Poetry Foundation. Web. 02 Mar. 2016. <http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/174248>.
2) A Happy Man– by Edwin Arlington Robinson
Poem Citation:
“A Happy Man.” Family Friend Poems. Web. 02 Mar. 2016. <http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/a-happy-man-by-edwin-arlington-robinson>.
Touch the Star
Shimmering Stars
like beacons of hope
for all the lost souls of the world
Thousands of crystals
like dusts of diamonds
draws the hungry folks closer and closer
But I’m a blind mole
who stays far far behind
attempting to break through
those greedy crowds
Yet, I’m no diciever
just a diligent mole
Putting my best effort
never crave for more
Now the seraph sees me
and lends me a pair of wings
She gives me the courage and wisdom
to grab that brightest star
I took a giant leap
over the greedy crowds
My whole body is piled up
with delight and excitement
I rush through the asteroid belt
unstoppable, undefeatable
In this infinite space
reflects a strike of light
Moving a little closer
I see its beauty
Reaching out my hand
to feel its calm light
Who knew a little blind mole
could be the owner
of that brightest star?
*(This whole poem is a metaphor/ and uses contrast)