The speaker in the poem is a woman. She wakes up in the morning with her lover. She is upset that he must rise and leave her to go about his usual busy day. She says they should not allow themselves to be controlled so easily, sleeping when it is night and waking when it ...
The most unusual lake that I have ever fished in East Texas is Caddo Lake. There is a mysterious aura surrounding the area that I can only describe in metaphysical terms; an almost spiritual or ghostly presence that peers at you between the submerged Cypress trees as you wet your line. This subliminal enchantment is ...
White sage is considered a sacred herb that is used for purification, mostly by the Native American community. However, this practice has made its way into other communities of various religious faiths and spiritual beliefs. (Source: Wikipedia) In addition to being a purifier, white sage is can also be used for medicinal purposes for physical ...
John Donne uses metaphysical conceit in his poems, sermons, and passages to communicate a message to the reader. There are numerous examples of his use of metaphors as well his conveyance of ideas through imagery and alternate ways of thought. The following will illustrate out some poignant metaphors Donne used in some of his many ...