Edgar Allen Poe
William Shakespeare
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A family poem can also be related directly to the family itself, a topic which an entire slew of writers have written about in detail. There are poems written directly for specific family members such as Wordsworth’s “To My Sister” that focus on sharing the feelings he has for his closest family member in verse dedication.
Other poets have written at length about how a family member has affected them personally, including the Shelleys, both Mary and Percey Bysshe. A great deal more writers have written about each other as family, crafting family poems about friends that are as close as family. The early 19th century poets of Byron, Shelley, and Keats were all very close friends in this way.
Regardless of their dedication though, a family poem from a master poet is unlike any other poem. It is the same as an especially thoughtful gift or a rarely given hug. For some of us, this might seem more impressive than for others. However, close or no, family poems are a great way to express that hidden or not so hidden love for those closest to you.
Other poets have written at length about how a family member has affected them personally, including the Shelleys, both Mary and Percey Bysshe. A great deal more writers have written about each other as family, crafting family poems about friends that are as close as family. The early 19th century poets of Byron, Shelley, and Keats were all very close friends in this way.
Regardless of their dedication though, a family poem from a master poet is unlike any other poem. It is the same as an especially thoughtful gift or a rarely given hug. For some of us, this might seem more impressive than for others. However, close or no, family poems are a great way to express that hidden or not so hidden love for those closest to you.
Why not share a poem every Sunday at dinner? It’s a great way to get your family used to the concept of discussing something other than the latest episode of America’s Next Top Model and force them to be involved. Eventually, if it means not having a say in the conversation every Sunday night should they not, everyone will want to get involved.
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