Encouragement Poems

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The
poem of
Encouragement

Do you think encouragement is important in your life?
For us, it is what we need when we are in despair or frustrated
with our life. Many people have different ways to deal with their
problems. Some prefer to read books and poems for earning inspiration.
These are encouragement poems that will help you to have positive
energy and a positive attitude: A Lesson from History by Joseph Morris,
the George Washington’s famous journey across the icy Delaware river.
Coming by Philip Larkin, the coming of spring. See It Through by Edgar
Albert Guest, about facing challenges in life and not running away from
it. Invictus by William Ernest Henley, the inspirational poem to
overcome by yourself and No Coward Soul is Mine by Emily Brontë,
the way of having passion from the god’s lesson and power.

TABLE OF
CONTENTS

A LESSON FROM HISTORY
THE COMING
SEE IT THROUGH
INVICTUS
NO COWARD SOUL IS MIND
REFERENCE
MEMBERS

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A Lesson from History

Everything's easy after it's done;
Every battle's a 'cinch' that's won;
Every problem is clear that's solved--
The earth was round when it revolved!

But Washington stood amid grave doubt
With enemy forces camped about;
He could not know how he would fare
Till after he'd crossed the Delaware.

-Joseph Morris-

JUCSOTMSPORYEOHUENHSAIVVEE A

IDEA OF POEM

This poem is about learning from one’s mistakes.
The poetry aims at motivating a person and find their
success. “Lesson From History” is one of the best
inspirational poems, which teaches one person to become
motivated after watching others succeed.

“Lesson from History”, this poem was written by Joseph Morris
Bachelor also know as Joseph Morris who is American author, poet,
editor and educator. A lesson from History could mean to learn from
your mistakes. The poem identifies the place as the outside at night.

The first stanza of the poem opens with telling the reader that every obstacle feels
easier after it has been dealt with. The next line tells the reader, that every battle feels like
an easy win after you win the battle. Furthermore, the poet says that every problem seems
clearer once you’re out of the problem. And, we never knew the earth was round until we
went around it! The second, stanza gives the example of great Washington and his dilemma.
For he thought there was no way he could win the battle with the enemy camps popping up
everywhere. But he felt that way, only until he crossed Delaware! This stanza, again,
stresses upon the importance of going on despite the problems anyone faces! The meaning
of poem to not give up when things get hard or seem impossible to go through.

The implied meaning is that problems get
solved eventually, it's just easier if you face them
head on. The author gave an example about
Washington. It’s about one of three of George
Washington’s crossings of the Delaware River
occurred on the night of 25 and 26 December
1776, during the American Revolutionary War.

Rhyme
scheme is AABB. Stanza one is touching vowels

between the last words of line one and line two, and the
last word between line three and line four. Stanza two is
touching vowels between the last words of line one and line
two, and the last word between line three and line four.

The tone of
the poem is inspirational it gives off a positive imagery of being brave

and fearless in order to solve your problems. Now that I've analyzed the poem
the title Lesson for History means take other successors triumph as a push to be
able keep push and to solve problems. In the poem, the author is conveying a
theme of problem solving, as difficult as the situation might be, if you take care of
it first thing it will be over.

To sum up, “Lesson from History” an In my opinion, this poem reveals the
inspirational poem that describes mistakes of the past. Make it a lesson in
the present. This poem is played with
George Washington’s famous journey words on each line and easy to read
across the icy Delaware river in
and understand.
December 1776, and encourages us to
muster our own strength and

determination to face life’s obstacles.
To break the ice of an undertaking is
difficult. To cross on broken ice, or to
row amid floating ice, as Washington did
to victory, is harder still. This poem
applies especially to those who are
discouraged in a struggle to which they

are already committed.

CCoommiinngg

Coming It will be spring soon,
t will be spring soon -
On longer evenings, And I, whose childhood
Light, chill and yellow, Is a forgotten boredom,
Bathes the serene
Foreheads of houses. Feel like a child
Who comes on a scene
A thrush sings, Of adult reconciling,
Laurel-surrounded And can understand nothing
In the deep bare garden, But the unusual laughter,
Its fresh-peeled voice And starts to be happy.
Astonishing the brickwork.
-Philip Larkin-

JUCSOTMSPORYEOHUENHSAIVVEE A

IDEA OF POEM

In this poem expresses about the coming of spring.
The poem used several poetic techniques to highlight the
symbolism of spring and how it is a season which needs to
be celebrated.

Philip Arthur Larkin was born on August 9, 1922, in Coventry.
In the world of poetry, spring is considered to be highly
allegorical. Spring may symbolise birth or renewal. It is also
considered by some as the season of growth, when flowers
blossom and leaves and plants start to grow again.

In terms of
structure, the poem is an uninterrupted

19 lines one and this structure might be reflecting the
poet’s continuous urge for spring. The opening line “on
longer evenings” is a reference to the longer hours of
sunshine during spring. Indeed during spring time, days
tend to be longer and thus more hours of sunlight.
Spring is the season which comes after the cold and
dark winter days, so it brings along the hope for hot
and cozy days.

The poet has used the colour imagery ‘yellow’, not only to show how
colourful days are during spring as compared to dark winter days but also
because the colour ‘yellow’ stands as symbols of happiness, optimism and
freshness. The simile “Feel like a child” is used to provide a clear picture of
the effects of spring on the poet. It will be for him a moment of renewal,

allowing him to forget the dreary days of his childhood.

Spring, thus, comes with a tint of hope for the poet. It will allow
the poet to forget the difficult and serious responsibilities of
adulthood and be like a child again, merry and playful. Pathetic

fallacy is one of the poetic techniques used by the poet
throughout this poem. This is a technique in which seasons or

weather conditions are used to reflect human emotions.

Indeed spring seems to be having great effects on the
poet. The transition from winter to spring is shown to
bring transformations in the poet as well. The ending line
of the poem shows how the coming of spring will bring

happiness to the poet.

SEE IT
THROUGH

Even hope may seem but futile,

See When with troubles you’re beset,
it But remember you are facing
Just what other men have met.
through You may fail, but fall still fighting;
Don’t give up, whate’er you do;
Black may be the clouds about you
And your future may seem grim, Eyes front, head high to the finish.
See it through!
But don’t let your nerve desert you;

Keep yourself in fighting trim. -Edgar Albert Guest-

If the worst is bound to happen,

Spite of all that you can do,

Running from it will not save you,

See it through!

JUST SO YOU HAVE A
COMPREHENSIVE

IDEA OF POEM

The poem begins with the speaker telling the
reader to always meet one’s problems “face
to face.” This is the best way to confront any

conflict. As the poem progresses the
speaker explains that this is even more true
when the problem seems unconquerable or
unavoidable. If one fails, that’s okay. just you

try to face the problem and solve it by
yourself.

‘See it Through’ is a famous lyrical poem
about facing obstacles with a positive
attitude. This poem was written by Edgar
Albert Guest, a popular American poet. He
was born in Birmingham, England. His first
poem appeared on December 11, 1898.

As you know this poem is about the positive attitude, the
poet suggests that one should remain victorious no matter
how unfavorable the situation is. He suggests that we should

not lose hope and stay positive, and unafraid under
challenging circumstances. He supports his arguments in the
last stanzas where he states that we are not alone to face
these terrible situations; other people also go through the
same challenges in life. Therefore, it is only through optimism
and inner strength; we can easily confront any challenge.

MAJOR THEMES IN “SEE IT THROUGH” :
ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE ARE THE MAJOR

THEMES IN THIS POEM.

The seven-lined stanza is called a septet.
End Rhyme is used to make the stanza melodious.
For example, “grim/trim” and “met/beset.”

The repetition of the verse “See it through!” has
created a musical quality in the poem. The lines that
are repeated at some distance in the poems are
called refrain. The verse, “See it through” is
repeated with the same words, it has become a
refrain as it has been repeated in all stanzas of the
poem.

TO CONCLUDE,there is nothing new in the world. Every problem has already
been faced, and conquered, by others. This is meant to take
some of the bluster and intimidation out of prospective
situations. The line also serves as a mantra for the intended
listener. It is something one could mentally repeat over and
over again. ” This poem will help with one’s confidence in this
particular situation and those that might follow. The poem
concludes with the refrain repeating itself once more, leaving no
room for questions about what ‘See it Through!’ is concerned
with.

The reason why I like this poem is that it portrays the positive energy of living to face
problems that can lead to real life. There are also many types of figurative language in
this poem such as metaphors, metaphors, and imagery. This poem contains rhyming

words that make the reading easier and more fluid to read.

INVICTUS

Out of the night that covers me, Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Black as the pit from pole to pole, Looms but the Horror of the shade,
I thank whatever gods may be And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
For my unconquerable soul.
It matters not how strait the gate,
In the fell clutch of circumstance How charged with punishments the scroll,
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance I am the master of my fate,
My head is bloody, but unbowed. I am the captain of my soul.

- William Ernest Henley -

JUCSOTMSPORYEOHUENHSAIVVEE A

IDEA OF POEM

Invictus which means unconquered in Latin was
originally published with no title in William Ernest
Henley’s first poetry collection, Book of Verses, in
1888, though it was written thirteen years earlier,
while Henley was recovering from an operation to
save his one remaining leg. This poem depicts the
poet’s attempt to motivate himself when there is no
hope at all. When the poet writes this poem he has
already lost one of his legs. So, in such a situation of
mental and physical suffering, the poet tries to lift his
courage.

STORY OF POEM

Invictus is a short poem that expresses the speaker’s resolution to
remain in control of his own fate. In the midst of an all
encompassing darkness, the speaker thanks “whatever gods may
be” for his own “unconquerable soul". The speaker asserts that
he remains “unbowed” by the blows life has dealt him and
“unafraid” of the inevitability of death. The main themes in Invictus
is self-determination. Invictus has achieved great cultural influence
as an inspiring and uplifting poem. This seems rather strange when
one considers the hopeless, meaningless nature of life as the
speaker describes it. The world, according to Henley, is a

“PLACE OF WRATH
AND TEARS,”with no hopes for the hereafter.

The poem is full of darkness and horror which loom menacingly on every
side and which cannot be overcome, only faced down with steadfast

courage. There is nothing positive in the environment. As the Earl of Kent
puts it in King Lear, All’s cheerless, dark and deadly. Hope, however, comes
from within, and specifically from the agency to steer oneself through this
hostile, unforgiving world. This poem has beautiful figurative languages with
deep meaning. The poet used euphemism in language and felt the readers
the power of the poem. There is perfect for encouraging people who have

lost something but are not discouraged in their own lives.

Therefore, Henley motivates the readers to
understand the fact that nobody can control

our lives. It only depends on us how we
choose to live our lives. He emphasizes that
he will remain undaunted no matter what,
saying, “I am the master of my fate and I am

the captain of my soul.”

Invictus is an inspirational poem by William
Ernest Henley. He was born August 23, 1849,
was an influential British poet, perhaps best

known for his poem “Invictus” (1875). He
died in Working, England, on July 11, 1903.

NO
COWARD
SOUL IS

MINE

THIS POEM WAS WRITTEN BY EMILY
BRONTË

No Coward Soul is Mine

With wide-embracing love
Thy spirit animates eternal years
Pervades and broods above,
Changes, sustains, dissolves, creates and rears

Though earth and moon were gone
And suns and universes ceased to be

And Thou wert left alone
Every Existence would exist in thee

There is not room for Death
Nor atom that his might could render void

Since thou art Being and Breath
And what thou art may never be destroyed.

- Emily Brontë -

I EXTREMELY

BELIEVE THATeveryone has their own way to protect and keep

safe themselves from the evils thing in life and still calls the happiness and
peaceful for life, it is one of another necessity thing that human always needed,
on the other hand a number of people also lacking of good and effective life just
because of they are do not know about the true way to get over from bad
situations which called obstacle nor trouble. Consequently, I recommend you all
to read and pay attention on this valuable poem carefully that will appear below
this, and hopefully it will be able gains you lots of encouragements from the
meaning in each stanzas of the poem that I proudly present to, it might be helpful
and make you understand immediately about the uncertainly of life, passion for
god and still believe in god's power.

JUST SO YOU HAVE A ‘’No Coward Soul is Mine’’, this poem was
COMPREHENSIVE written by Emily Brontë she was born in
Thornton, Yorkshire, England in July of 1818.
IDEA OF POEM She was the fifth child born to the Brontës, and
in 1821, her mother passed away from cancer.

The poem by Emily Brontë is telling her
thought and describes a speaker’s
overwhelming in the way of having passion
from the god’s lesson and also believe in
god’s power and the strength that she is
able to draw from her faith

ANALYSIS

EACH STANZA

Stanza One : The “spirit” of God that

is present in the world is all-powerful.

It is like a “wide-embracing love” that

“Pervades” through all the years of

life. It might change form, or create” Stanza Two : In the second to last quatrain of
or “rear,” but it is always there.
‘No Coward Soul Is Mine’, the speaker

proposes a future in which every part of our

known world has vanished. There is no Earth,

or Moon, and neither are there “suns and

universes.” All of these bodies have “ceased

to be” but God has not. His “Existence” would

hold all that was lost.

Stanza Three The speaker concludes ‘No Coward Soul Is Mine’
by once more speaking of her lack of fear about death. She
makes clear to the reader that there is “not room for Death” in
her world. Death has no power over her and there is no
“atom” of his “might” that would touch God’s power. God
consumes everything and everyone, from every “Being” to

every “Breath.” He can never be destroyed, even by
something as seemingly powerful as “Death.”

THE CENTRAL PURPOSE

O F T H E P O E M is showing you about no thing

against the strength of God. Moreover, the author is conveying a theme
of the expectation and hope. The speaker also used the personification
in method of writing, it appeared on the stanza two which talked about the earth,
the moon, the sun and the universe were ceased and left her like human action.

IN CONCLUSION, the poem begins with the speaker stating
the speaker stating that she is untouched by fear. The love she has for God,
and the power with which she has been bestowed, due to that love, make
her unafraid of death. She describes others who are not of the
same moral caliber as she is, and sees them as less. She calls them
“Vain” and makes sure to inform the reader that any temptation
that might come her way is hopeless against the “boundless main”
which is her faith. The speaker knows that God’s love is without
limits. There is nothing that could happen to her, or happen to the
world that would eradicate that. The poem concludes with the
speaker once more stating that although death is powerful
“he” is nothing against the strength of God.

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