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Analysis and comments on The Rainy Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Comment 8 of 38, added on November 1st, 2004 at 8:27 AM.

i love this poem because when i read it i got touched it is sad but very
heartfelt at the same time i love this poem and all of his other work
anyways he is my decendant and i love his work love to everyone who
loves his work like me love ya all bye brianna from florida

Brianna Cable from United States
Comment 7 of 38, added on October 18th, 2004 at 9:59 PM.

the line "behind the clouds is the sun still shining" is such a great
reminder that we can't always see the good in the day. being a student
pilot, this line especially gives the image of breaking above the clouds
and that great moment when the sunshine hits you.

amanda from United States
Comment 6 of 38, added on October 13th, 2004 at 9:06 AM.

This poem has a good use of imagery, and it is very descriptive in its
descriptions about a rainy day. The use of repitition also adds to the
flow of it.

Tyler Washburn from United States
Comment 5 of 38, added on October 12th, 2004 at 8:35 AM.

This is a very inspireing poem. Its use of repetition, rhyme, and rythme
make it enjoyable to read. The word choice greatly alters the tone making
sound like a sad poem even thogh it has an uplifting message

Bobby from United States
Comment 4 of 38, added on October 12th, 2004 at 12:29 AM.

It was a good poem and he used repetition well. It said that everyone has
had bad times and everyone can get through them and the sun will shine
again.

Robert from United States
Comment 3 of 38, added on October 10th, 2004 at 11:58 PM.

I've always liked Longfellow's work, but this one really encapsulates it.
He has a sad way of relating events in life to something in nature,
enforcing his Romanticism. I love the hope that is shown at the end, that
sad things must happen to all people.

Keeley from United States
Comment 2 of 38, added on October 3rd, 2004 at 8:18 PM.

This poem reaches me easily ....particularly now half a century down life
timeline....I like the smooth way it pleasantly takes me as I reflect my
choices ahead.

cvl

vlchin from Malaysia
Comment 1 of 38, added on September 8th, 2004 at 9:21 PM.

This poem at first glance may seem to be very sad. But I have always found
it to bring me hope and cheer. Be still sad heart...

Tammy Meihls

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Information about The Rainy Day

Poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Poem: 6. The Rainy Day
Volume: Ballads and Other Poems
Added: Feb 1 2004
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Poem of the Day: Mar 18 2002


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