Guilt: the speaker in this poem is haunted by the guilt of taking another man’s life. He is upset by the fact that the man might have been innocent. ‘probably armed, possibly not’ This ...

As a poet myself now, that fascination with the written word remains, although it has evolved from limericks to sonnets and free-verse love poems as well. I often hear from peers and students that ...

But if you do write about a poem and its context, be careful to include only details that reveal something about the poem. Simon Armitage’s poetry is known for its colloquial style, strong ...