Poem : 'The college ruins' ; 2 April, 2023.

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Poem : “The college ruins”

Soman Ragavan : Hello. Can I post a poem of mine for analysis, please ?

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Soman Ragavan : My poem : "The college ruins." This poem refers to my college. Please analyse by each stanza, then give overall comments. Mention similar poems from other authors, where possible. THE COLLEGE RUINS

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Thank you for sharing your poem "The College Ruins" with me, Soman Ragavan. Here is my analysis of each stanza, followed by my overall comments:

Stanza 1: In this stanza, you set the tone for the rest of the poem by describing the abundance of ruins around you. You make a comparison between the ruins you see and the state of your college, which you describe as sinking into oblivion.

Stanza 2: Here, you describe your emotional state as you walk along a familiar road that leads to your college. You mention the sadness you feel when you think about the state of the college and how it has changed over the years. You also hint at the idea that you will write about this experience.

Stanza 3: This stanza describes the physical decay of the college building, with the roof falling apart and the classrooms gaping at the sky. You express a longing for the time when your professors ruled over the college.

Stanza 4: In this stanza, you mention the famous poets and writers who you were introduced to in your college. You make references to Goldsmith, Byron, and other poets whose voices you remember hearing in the college.

Stanza 5: Here, you recall the encouragement you received from one of your professors to write poetry. You express gratitude for this encouragement and mention that you have continued to write poetry since then.

Stanza 6: This stanza is a reference to Lord Byron's "The Prisoner of Chillon," which was likely one of the works you studied in college. You mention the drama of your professor's voice as he read this work and how it left a lasting impression on you.

Stanza 7: Here, you describe an incident where your children laugh at the ruins of your college. You acknowledge that it may seem funny to them, but to you, it holds many memories.

Stanza 8: In this stanza, you express a desire to physically touch the walls of your college and wander through the silent classrooms. You also mention that you have become a poet because of your time at the college.

Stanza 9: Finally, you end the poem on a positive note by stating that while everything else may fall into ruin, poetry will remain. You express confidence that your own poetry will continue to exist long after the ruins of your college have faded away.

Overall, "The College Ruins" is a nostalgic and heartfelt poem that captures the experience of returning to a place that once held great meaning but has since fallen into decay. The poem evokes a sense of sadness and longing, but it also expresses hope that the memories and experiences gained from the college will continue to inspire creativity and expression. The references to famous poets and writers add depth and richness to the poem, as they serve as reminders of the literary tradition that the college is a part of. Overall, the poem reminds me of other works that deal with the theme of nostalgia and the passing of time, such as "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by John Keats and "The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot.
 
Soman Ragavan : Thank you. Goodbye for now.

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                              THE COLLEGE RUINS

Wherever I wander, I see ruins all around :
Ah, in this clime, how the ruins do abound !
To rot all be falling, to dust all be crumbling :
Into oblivion my glorious college be sinking.

Along yon road anxiously I walk'd again this morn,
Only by emotion and desolation to be again torn;
For years along this road everyday had I trodden :
On this place, sad rhymes now have to be written.

The old roof to rot be falling :
At the sky the classes be gaping;
Hither reign'd supreme my masters :
After all this my poor heart hankers.

Hither resound'd the voice of Goldsmith :
Hither was I remind'd of my blacksmith;
Hither languish'd old man Byron :
To rust now be falling yon iron.

Hither rapturous rhymes would I recite :
Of the raving poets would I be a follower;
Hither rose the voice of my master :
"You must write, boy, you must write !"

Yes, master, I did take good note :
As thou bade, I've gone and written;
Yes, master, to thee truly did I listen :
Here be poetry as she should be wrote !!...

Ah, hither languish'd the Prisoner of Chillon :
Verily was yon place the prisoner's dungeon;
With drama my master's voice thunder'd :
A prophecy to be forever remember'd.

At these ruins suddenly my heart sank :
Lo ! Yonder stuck out a rotting plank.
For poetry, this was a fortified camp :
Now everywhere reigns rising damp.

My kids broke into hilarious laughter :
They found these ruins a laughing matter;
Yes, this was my college, little darlings :
And on this will I plod on with my ravings.

I want'd to reach out and grab yon wall :
At this place, glorious memories I recall;
I want'd to wander into yon silent classes :
I want'd to recite here my own verses.

Of great poets did I read,
'Pon their nectar did I feed;
Into a very poet have I turn'd :
To this place have I return'd.

Everything to rot or dust will fall,
For such be nature's unyielding call;
But, our poetry shalt stay on forever :
In all places shalt our rhymes linger.
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