Poetry Chapters

Poets convey deep thoughts with few words. How do poets approach their subjects? Why is the rhythm of words important to them? Poets want their words to be heard. Here's a collection to read "out loud."

The Anglo-Saxon attacks are harsh and frequent; Britons are not able to stop them.

Lawyer Francis Scott Key hears too much when he boards a British ship to negotiate the release of Dr. William Beanes.

Williams helps Fisher come to terms with his past.

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