IEB Poems
Contents
Remember by Christina Rossetti.................................................................2
Namaqualand by........................................................................................3
The Tenant by Na Ncube..............................................................................4
Cockroaches................................................................................................5
The Sun Rising.............................................................................................7
Sonnet 104: To me, fair friend, you never can be old:.................................9
Go, lovely Rose by.....................................................................................11
Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley........................................................12
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The Discardment by Alan Paton::..............................................................13
For Oom Piet by Finuala Dowling...............................................................16
Touch by hugh lwein..................................................................................19
"Strangers Forever" by Amin Kassam:.......................................................23
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,Remember by Christina Rossetti
Elements Analysis
Structure Italian sonnet
Two quatrains (ABBA rhyme scheme)
Stanza 1:The speaker urges their loved one to
remember them after they have passed away. They
envision going “far away into the silent land,” indicating
death. The speaker acknowledges that physical touch
will no longer be possible (“no more hold me by the
hand”), and they express a paradoxical desire to both
depart and stay. The stanza sets the tone of longing and
contemplation while introducing the theme of
remembrance in the face of mortality.
Stanza 2:Continuing the plea for remembrance, the
speaker emphasizes the importance of memories over
the planned future. The stanza highlights the separation
caused by death and the loss of shared dreams. The
speaker simplifies their request, asking only to be
remembered. The stanza deepens the theme of memory
while underscoring the finality of death’s separation and
the significance of preserving a connection through
recollections.
Theme Memories ,loss and grief
Figure of speech “Silent land,” “darkness and corruption,” “vestige of thoughts,”
“turn to go yet turning stay”
Diction Poetic, elegant, metaphorical
Tone Reflective, contemplative, melancholic
Mood A mix of sadness, nostalgia, and acceptance
Message Urges remembrance after death, value of memory
Poet attitude The poet's attitude is a blend of earnest request, acceptance of
life's transient nature, and a wish for the listener's well-being.
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, Elements Analysis
Title The title "Namaqualand" refers to a region in South Africa known for its
unique flora and fauna. It sets the geographical and contextual backdrop for
the poem.
Mood The mood of the poem is one of rejuvenation, hope, and natural beauty. It
depicts the resilience and vitality of the land after a period of drought.
Tone The tone shifts from a sense of revival and celebration in the first stanzas to
a more somber and reflective mood in the later stanzas, possibly
symbolizing the cycle of life.
Diction The diction is rich in sensory imagery and descriptive language,
emphasizing the vibrant and dynamic renewal of life in the Namaqualand
region.
Stanzas The poem is structured into four stanzas. The first stanza introduces the
revival of the land, the second and third depict the blooming and growth,
while the last stanza reflects on the changes brought by the revitalization.
Figures of The poem contains various figures of speech, including alliteration,
Speech personification, metaphor, synecdoche, imagery, onomatopoeia, and
assonance. These devices enhance the sensory experience and add depth
to the descriptions.
Structure The poem follows a consistent rhyme scheme and meter, contributing to its
lyrical and flowing quality. The structured form mirrors the cyclical nature of
the seasons and growth.
Message The poem highlights the cyclical nature of life and the resilience of nature.
It emphasizes the beauty and harmony in the continuous cycle of growth,
decay, and regeneration.
Vocabular The vocabulary is rich in natural imagery, with words that evoke senses and
y create vivid visualizations of the landscape, emphasizing the beauty and
vitality of the Namaqualand region.
Namaqualand by
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