Towards evening and tired of the place he indulges in a poem. The lines are then followed by an outrageous dipiction of fast paced deaths. Yes, who would want to end not with a bang but a whimper. It is their perceptions about how life should be lived and the ways in which people make decisions and certain lifestyle choices where their messages differ. His use of black humour can be seen in the cruel pun, good tumour.
At find thousands of poems categorized into thousands of categories. Poem analysis of the lesson by roger mcgough for close reading. He is an honorary fellow of liverpool john moores university, fellow of the. Mcgough has been nicknamed the patron saint of poetry by carol ann duffy philip larkin included mcgoughs poetry in the oxford book of twentieth century english verse. Jun 29, 2014 geoffrey posted the text to this poem on his facebook page after writing about his aging parents. When im 73and in constant good tumour,may i be mown down at dawnby a bright red sports caron my way homefrom an all night party. In addition, it is the only comical poem, although it is grim humour.
The two poets present this theme in clearly different ways. Mar 12, 2008 this poem is by australian poet roger mcgough. He does not want a life devoid of sins and he does not want his death to be a quiet one. Aug 12, 2006 this is probably roger mcgoughs best known poem and although i dont agree at all with the sentiments.
Geoffrey posted the text to this poem on his facebook page after writing about his aging parents. Two poems that focus on the same topic may sometimes, have completely. Manufacturing sector in indiafacts and analysis september 5. Mcgough was one of the leading members of the liverpool poets, a group of young poets influenced by beat poetry and the popular music and culture of 1960s liverpool.
Roger mcgough 1937present is an english poet from liverpool who performs his poems publicly. Critical analysis of famous poems by roger mcgough. The choices of words within each of the poems are mostly commonly used words meant for a general audience. What follows is the most powerful image in the poem, not a free from sin tiptoe in candle wax and waning death. This is probably roger mcgoughs best known poem and although i dont agree at all with the sentiments. Inclass poetry analysis 20% part 1 choice poem analysis directions. The speaker also uses very intense words and phrases that have a heavy emotional value to them such as cut me up, and tumor. The next four stanzas of the poem state when i m with different ages for examples. How do the speakers ideas about death develop in the first line of each. Or when im 91 with silver hair and sitting in a barbers chair may rival.
He loathes the idea of free from sin tiptoe in candle wax and waning death. Exaggeration is used for effect in this poem, the hyperbolical quality of the stanzas making the poem funny and lighthearted. It brings together some of the most complex forms of writing in the english language. Poem the trouble with snowmen roger mcgough love in a life. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Hij presenteert het programma poetry please, op bbc radio 4. Roger mcgough was an english poet, journalist and playwright. When im 73 and in constant good tumour may i be mown down at dawn by a bright red sports car on my way home from an allnight party. Mcgough uses this type of language is to represent the mind of a young man and the words that a young male might use.
Please report errors, omissions, corrections and queries here. Or when im 91 with silver hair and sitting in a barber s chair may rival. The prophets good idea read by, writtenby brian patten. Poetry is an art form that has often been highly regarded. I cant help including it, since it does give a different view of something that preoccupies me. Use the criteria sheet to understand greatest poems or improve your poetry analysis essay. Mcgough has been nicknamed the patron saint of poetry by carol ann duffy. The diction shows a little sarcasm in the way he touched upon commonly known mishaps. We discussed it again over afternoon tea today and decided to make this little ditty.