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Keki N. Daruwalla, who has been writing for over four decades now, is a leading name in Indian English poetry today (p 31). The uniqueness of his verses has been recognized by critics and admirers everywhere. There have been several books on his poetry, both original and edited, discussing imagery, diction, design, and viewpoint, but the latest one by Asha Viswas, dedicated to her students, should be very useful to students and teachers alike.

While reading Questions in the Balance by Christopher W. Boyden, it became abundantly clear why he has won so many awards and accolades for his published poetry. His work exemplifies classic poetry; bringing together the key elements of an articulate choice of words, wonderful imagery, and existentialism in philosophy and originality within structure; all masterfully put to mostly a sharp iambic pentameter foot.

Harold Richter fulfills a longtime mission with this book of engaging, humorous and philosophical poetry, composed almost completely in five-line limericks. From limericks about Santa Claus to poems about love, philosophy, and technology, Richter will entertain his readers in over 600 limericks.

A short summary and analysis of Sonnet 130. This Shakespeare love sonnet is one of the most famous Shakespeare love poems, and is also known as “O mistress mine”.

A detailed analysis of Sonnet 18. Sonnet 18 is one of the most celebrated Shakespeare love poems and my personal favourite Shakespeare love sonnet. Including my own thoughts and opinions.

A short summary on the most cryptic of the Shakespeare love poems, The Phoenix and the Turtle. Includes analysis, and my interpretation on the meaning of the poem.

A detailed summary and review of Shakespeare’s love poem, A Lover’s Complaint. One of his most famous poems, Shakespeare really shows off his imaginative description in this poem.

Helen McManus shares with us a difficult journey in her life. After the sudden loss of her spouse she shares with her readers through poetry how to pick up the pieces and live again. Through grieving, coping, and healing they can continue to move forward.

This reviews the latest selection of Carol Ann Duffy’s poetry. Carol Ann Duffy is the first female Poet Laureate in the United Kingdom, an honour she has earned through her popularity and appeal. Regularly included in both the A Level and GCSE examinations, Carol Ann Duufy is one of the most easily recognised writers in the UK at the moment.

I was intrigued when I received a copy of this poetry chapbook for review. It isn’t the typical poetry book. The author, ‘Laughing’ Larry Berger, improvised these poems onstage in front of an interactive audience in various coffee houses in Los Angeles in 1996.