Anthology of Poetry

I'm not a crazy fan of poems. I prefer Dr. Seuss, but sadly he's not college level reading. So now I'm out to find five poems that not only interest me, but are pieces I can read and enjoy, without needing to read too deep into them.

Taken Up by Charles Martin
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/19253

For starters, this one rhymed! When reading poetry, I find that makes it easier for me to follow along, to keep pace in my head.The scene the writing described is beautiful, and the tone is happy, light, even though its talking about alien abduction.

A Poison Tree by William Blake
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15524

Short, sweet, and to the point. Its about hate and revenge and in the end the author comes out on top. There's no happy ending for one of the characters.

All Hallows' Eve by Dorothea Tanning
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/243566

Its October, which means I and other like-minded folks are already thinking Halloween. And this is a great creepy spooky poem. The rhythm and beat are moving, and the content gives you chills and is creepy in a way most people don't expect.

The Universe: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Tracy K. Smith
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/243876

I'll admit, this one is weird. And in a way, beautiful. Its musical, its talking about the universe, and the imagery is stellar.

Furry Bear by A. A. Milne
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/241538

Every grown-up kid knows the author's name. None other than the creator of Winnie the Pooh. This poem isn't about the famous bear, but it is about a bear, and winter, and warmth. And its cute. Its a happy little poem that ends this whole thing on a high note.