In Waiting for the Bus, Carol Edwards captures the frenetic pace of modern life through vivid imagery of steel and speed. The poem critiques the relentless pursuit of material gains and the dehumanizing effects of a hurried, competitive existence, contrasting this with the stillness of waiting.
Waiting for the Bus
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A Woman Going Blind
In 'A Woman Going Blind' by John Grey, morning light reveals a world she can hardly recognize. As her eyes falter, her other senses awaken, ...
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Shakespearean Tragedy
Uncover the chilling story of "Shakespearean Tragedy" by Susan Cornford, where the magic of the stage collides with the harrowing reality of extremism. As the ...
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