poem

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The poem, first published in 1945, explores the passage of time and is based on Thomas's childhood memories on his aunt's farm.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

He endured the same ritual last year, and came to Washington with a clear understanding of the task: Whatever you say, say nothing, as Seamus Heaney put it in a famous 1975 poem.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

His poem, “Strides,” sums up his frustration best.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Eliot’s poem “Burnt Norton”: “What might have been and what has been/Point to one end, which is always present.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

To prove it, he recited the first lines of a poem that Penelope had begun teaching the children after their interest in birds had taken a firm hold.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood