In the poem "To Blossoms" by Robert Herrick, the pity referred to in the second stanza is the idea that flowers, like human life, are brief and fleeting. The speaker is reflecting on how quickly flowers bloom and fade, much like the brevity of human life. The pity is for the flowers that must die so soon after blooming, symbolizing the fleeting nature of existence.
The second stanza of A Valediction Forbidding mourning states intense displays of emotions in that stanza.
The first stanza of the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling discusses maintaining composure and perseverance in the face of obstacles. The second stanza emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself and being able to think critically. The third stanza highlights the need to remain humble and avoid speaking with false authority.
The first line of the second stanza of Poe's "The Raven" is "Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December."
Look at the 3rd line in the first stanza, the 4th line in the second stanza, and the 1st line in the fourth stanza.
The rhyming pattern is ABAB.
Quatrian Quatrain (is the correct spelling).
A stanza typically contains a set number of lines, referred to as lengths. The number of lengths in a stanza can vary depending on the form of the poem being written. Stanzas can range from 2 lines (couplet) to many lines (e.g. a sestina with 39 lines).
A line, or part of a line, that repeats later in the poem is called a refrain.Poetic forms that make use of a refrain include rondeaus, triolets and villanelles.
Being second cousins mean you share a common Great Grandparent. Typically they are simply referred to as cousins.
In the first stanza of the poem, the ol'higue complains about having to count rice grains before she can leave her skin behind. In the second stanza, she laments the pain of turning into a rolling calf and the difficulty of returning to her human form.
Hours crawling is being personified.