Poetry Sessions

The poem depicts the condition of a tiger in the concrete cell of a zoo. The poem can be divided into three parts. In the first stanza the poet shows the helplessness of the tiger in the cage of a zoo. In the second and the third stanzas the poet tries to reveal the tiger in his natural habitat of a jungle. In the last two stanzas again the poet takes the reader to the cage of the zoo. The tiger is alone, behind bars there.

The poet has captured the relation of birds with a tree beautifully in the poem. Before the goldfinch comes the Laburnum tree is silent. After its arrival the tree becomes 'the engine of their family'. Again with the departure of the birds it 'subsides to empty'.

It gives the poet's perspectives on birthdays, birth, death etc

The poem reveals the gloomy mood of the poet.

This short poem by Robert Frost draws the reader's attention to how even a minor incident can bring about a major change in Life. It emphasizes the importance of positive thinking.

It is a poem infused with humour and sarcasm.

It's a message for life.

It's a poem that reveals a unique relationship one may have with Home.

This poem was composed by the poet on the death of his father.

In this poem the poet complains against someone's love for him. He begins with the following: 'There is a change....'