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Laments may also take the form ofspeechthat is delivered after something terrible happens or someone passes away. Traditionally, laments are associated with crying and other forms of mourning. They are one of the oldest forms of songs and writing known to history. They are also traditionally perf...
is possibly a close friend of either the bride or groom, while the second character’s connection is more ambiguous, possibly a son or younger brother of someone attending the event. Thisambiguityhighlights the theme of unfamiliarity and the potential for unexpected connections within social settings...
(For more on art as a reflection, see the "Symbols" entry on mirrors.) What's more, weaving is so common a symbol of storytelling and poetry-writing that it's become almost invisible: when someone says that a storyteller "weaves a yarn," it might take a listener a moment to remember...
'The wind under the door' comes from John Webster's playThe Devil's Law Case—'Is the wind in that door still?'—which relates to the speaker asking if someone is still alive. One of the voices is remembering the drowned Phoenician sailor from section I, The Burial of the Dead: 'Tho...
Studying at home for Senior matric exams for the next day Old man, “That’s enough study!” turns lights off straight away Me: turn on, he: turn off, ‘til he rips fuses from the meter box Same each night, did my best, per the two-hour exam clocks. ...
Even the speaker's horse seems to find lingering in the woods to be an unusual action, which suggests that the narrator is not one to dally or waste time, and instead is likely someone from an urban environment. However, the speaker also seems to find some freedom in the woods, aware ...
Have someone listen to our struggles, sorrow, situations and just be present with us. We are not always looking for an answer, a 'fix me', but gentle ears. Sometimes it is just assurance that we can make ir take the next step. Others have walked this road and are still standing, ...
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I'll love him through anything - space, time, distance - it doesn't matter when you honestly, truly love someone. I applaud you for waiting for your man! Unfortunately, there's not many of us that would do the same. by Melody 7 years ago My cousin was in county jail and he ...