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Sir J. C. Squire's short poem "The Discovery" describes the moment in 1492 when a Taino Indian sees Christopher Columbus's ships arriving at the island now known as...
The following ten poems are our pick of the best ‘discovery’ poems: poems which are about people discovering things, or something about the world in some way. They range from metaphysical poems about settlers arriving on a new island to Romantic poems about discovering the joys of reading classical poetry in translation.
THE DISCOVERY; SONNET, by JOHN COLLINGS SQUIRE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography. First Line: There was an indian, who had known no change. Last Line: Or silks or gold. Alternate Author Name (s): Eagle, Solomon; Squire, J. C. Variant Title (s): Sonnet.
The Discovery by J.C. Squire The Discovery Poem There was an Indian, who had known no change, Who strayed content along a sunlit beach Gathering shells. He heard a sudden strange Commingled noise: looked up; and gasped for speech. For in the bay, where nothing was before, Moved on
This imagery contrasts sharply with the discovery of the intimate space, suggesting a juxtaposition of despair and hope. The poem's tone is one of surprise and revelation, as the speaker's expectations are subverted by the unexpected discovery.
By J.C. Squire. ‘There was an Indian’ by J.C. Squire describes the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the new world and the reaction of one Native American man. Read Poem. PDF Guide.
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From unveiling hidden truths to embarking on a personal journey, these poems take us on a profound voyage of self-discovery and the world around us. Let's dive into a collection of inspiring short poems that celebrate the beauty of discovery.