The Eclipse by Richard Eberhart

This poem takes about much more than the actual eclipse. It talks about man's hope for light in the face of darkness. Despite bad times people will always have hope and will someway, somehow escape the darkness. I like this poem a lot for its hope for the future and that better times will come.

At the End by Ed Meek

This poem is about the death of a loved one. It speaks about how the loved one is ready for death and accepts it with open arms. This person is ready to die and is not afraid to do so. When I become older I hope that I can come to terms and accept whatever fate is given to me.

Funny Haiku

Haikus are easy

but sometimes they don't make sense

Refrigerator

This poem is not only funny but also very true. It is very difficult to understand haikus sometimes and this makes a big joke out of haikus. I really like this poem and I share it with many people.

The Butterflies Dance Haiku

Haikus are a very interesting type of poem. They often leave me a little confused however this one makes perfect sense to me. It talks about the brilliant colors of a butterfly and how its colors ripple like water.

Quiet Girl by Langston Hughes

In this poem Langston Hughes writes about a woman that he greatly admires and seems to love. He speaks about her quiet beauty and that she doesn't have to say anything to be beautiful. He compares her to sleep without dreams if it were not for her beautiful songs.

Still Here by Langston Hughes

This poem was written towards the end of Hughes's life. It talks about how he has been through a lot and weathered many storms. Despite all of the adversity he has faced he is "Still Here" and not going away any time soon. Hughes is a very tough man and it is shown in this poem.

Faith is a Fine Invention by Emily Dickinson

This short poem by Emily Dickinson that pokes fun at faith. It says how people will always believe however when it comes down to it the truth lies in science. Dickinson was one of the greatest poets of all time and this is a prime example of her greatness.