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This poem expresses a prayer from a sinner who calls out to Jesus as a shepherd, asking to be guided toward forgiveness and mercy. At the end, the speaker experiences a powerful emotional realization: Jesus has been waiting — nailed to the
A brief yet urgent prayer, "Mercy" expresses Longfellow's heartfelt request for God to embrace human repentance rather than condemn humanity eternally for its sins. The speaker implores that genuine sorrow for misdeeds should suffice to out
A stranger comes to the tent of a kind man named Yussouf, asking for shelter and safety. Yussouf welcomes him without hesitation, offers him food, and sends him away with gold and a horse — only to learn that this stranger is the man who mu
A woman is at a man's feet, crying and wiping them with her hair while pouring on expensive perfume. Nearby, a man named Simon grumbles that if this man was really a prophet, he would recognize her as a sinner. This poem dramatically retell
Eugene Field reimagines the Lord's Prayer, a deeply known text in Christianity, transforming it into a single flowing poem that retains its original meaning while adopting a more natural verse structure. This rendition feels like a heartfel
A young scholar named Eginhard becomes the favored companion of Emperor Charlemagne but secretly falls for the Emperor's daughter, Emma. When Charlemagne discovers their romance, he surprises everyone by opting for forgiveness instead of pu
A soldier gazes at the body of an enemy and kisses him on the forehead. The poem suggests that, in the end, death and time will erase the hatred and devastation caused by war, revealing our common humanity. This six-line poem conveys a prof
Two angels are rising to God after spending a day on Earth—one has noted the good deeds, while the other has kept track of the evil ones. The Angel of Good Deeds holds a sealed book filled with golden writing, while the Angel of Evil Deeds
Horace reaches out to a young woman he previously mocked in his satirical poems, seeking her forgiveness. He acknowledges that anger is a fearsome, almost otherworldly power — a force that has brought down legendary characters and entire ci
In this brief, heartfelt prayer, the speaker implores God to have mercy on humanity — individuals created by God who have strayed into sin and betrayal. The poem suggests that since God made us, He has a duty to ensure we are not lost for e
A man named Count Hugo, who was once powerful and violent, now addresses a prince he wronged in his past life. A mysterious voice in the darkness called him to prayer, and that moment shattered him—transforming his rage and pride into remor
A British soldier reflects on his experiences in colonial India and recalls Gunga Din, the Indian water-carrier who supported his regiment. Even though the soldiers, including the narrator, treated him poorly, Gunga Din put his life on the
Lowell's "Love" suggests that true love isn't about drama or flashiness — it's calm, consistent, and designed for daily life. It deepens over time, offers forgiveness for imperfections, and appreciates the inner beauty of individuals rather
Horace starts with the unpredictable singer Tigellius to make the point that nobody is perfect. We should judge our friends' flaws with the same kindness a loving father shows his child's crooked nose. As the poem progresses, he moves towar
This short four-line poem presents a ladder of moral responses to sin, ranging from the most human to the divine. Longfellow suggests that making mistakes is simply part of being human, but your reactions to those mistakes shape your charac
A speaker jots down a note admitting they snacked on plums from the fridge that someone else might have been saving. It’s a small, ordinary moment — but Williams infuses it with a sense of warmth and playful mischief by concluding with a re
In "Discipline," George Herbert pleads with God to set aside His bow of wrath and approach him with love rather than punishment. The speaker contends that love has greater power than anger when it comes to guiding a sinful soul. This is a d
A speaker recounts witnessing the sun rise spectacularly over mountains and meadows, only to be engulfed by clouds. He then confesses that he just experienced the same with someone he loves. That person brought light into his life for a mom
Anne Sexton's "Confession" is a brutally honest poem where the speaker lays bare her painful truths—her guilt, her failures, and the complexities of her inner life. Much like a Catholic confession, the poem removes any facade and compels bo
This brief poem captures the essence of the unnamed woman from the Bible who thought that just touching the hem of Jesus's robe would heal her. Longfellow conveys her act of desperate, humble faith in four simple lines. It reflects the stre
Rhoecus is a young man who saves an ancient oak tree and is rewarded by the tree's spirit — a Dryad — who offers him her love, asking only that he meet her at sunset. He becomes distracted while playing dice with his friends, brushes aside
This chapter captures the wedding day from Longfellow's narrative poem *The Courtship of Miles Standish*. John Alden and Priscilla Mullins tie the knot, and just when everyone believes the tale has come to a close, the presumed dead Captain
This poem features a dramatic monologue delivered by Judas Iscariot in his last moments, right before he leaps from a cliff. He is consumed by guilt, drowning in self-pity, and grappling with haunting questions about whether God could ever