and his despair makes him feel that "nothing now can ever come to any good."
Although the poem is easily accessible, the construction is quite clever, and even though the speaker is calling for the impossible, it is his deeply felt emotion that makes the reader understand and appreciate his anguish, as the reader also enjoys the execution of the expression.
from Linda Sue Grimes: Suite101.com: February Poet--W. H. Auden
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He reminds him to "Fight on" even if he is spilling blood. He must "Fight on" and show that he is brave. Even if it is the end, he should show a "Brave end of the struggle if nothing beside." Even if he dies, if he dies bravely, he will die a hero.
from Linda Sue Grimes: Suite101.com: Harpur's 'The Battle of Life'
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While moonlight may be romantic for lovers, its pale light can seem cold and isolating to someone alone.
Although the speaker does not make clear why she is alone, the reader might suspect it is because of a divorce, because the speaker seems bitter. She refers to her lack of a man as "No heavy, impassive back to nudge." Not exactly a description of a loving relationship.
from Linda Sue Grimes: Suite101.com: Kizer's 'Night Sounds'
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What now is different that allows this character to "beg forgiveness," whereas he could not beg forgiveness before? According to the claim, it is because he is "Silhouetted almost into a woman." Does this imply that women can ask forgiveness but men cannot?
from Linda Sue Grimes: Suite101.com: Komunyakaa's 'Pride'
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