Douglas Dunn: Poetry Summary

Douglas Dunn: Poetry Summary

Larksong

A short poem about a lark the narrator sees flying overhead. He ruminates on how the lark is singing, and its view of him from overhead. In the last two lines he expresses a feeling of loss, claiming the lark can sense his sorrow at the departure of a woman, presumably a lover.

Liquid Light

In this poem, the narrator reminisces about all the times he has met with his love and their many anniversaries. Dunn uses natural imagery a lot in this poem, focusing on images of light and water.

Anniversaries

In this poem, Dunn remembers all the places he journeyed with his wife. He then reveals that his wife has passed away. However, the narrator notes that the day of his anniversary will exist long after he joins his wife in death and fears the approach of their upcoming anniversary, asking for advice on what to do.

The Kaleidoscope

"The Kaleidoscope" is narrated by a man whose wife has passed away. In the first portion of the poem, he remembers her and the activities she enjoyed, such as reading. He also remembers her possessions, such as her gowns and frocks. He informs the audience he climbs the steps to his wife's old room dozens of times a day to look at where she died and mourn her.

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