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Analysis and comments on The Day is Done by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Comment 18 of 18, added on April 13th, 2008 at 4:44 PM.

i can't understand this poem i have an exposer tomorrow and still can't
understand it sorry

imane from Morocco
Comment 17 of 18, added on March 11th, 2007 at 3:01 PM.

This poem is good.

Sam from Brazil
Comment 16 of 18, added on November 28th, 2005 at 9:40 AM.

As a youngster growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the mid 1950's, there
was a local radio station that closed their broadcasting day with the first
verse of this poignant peom. I has stayed with me all of these years and by
chance came across the complete poem on this site. I could not state my
feelings any better than the individual who posted the comments on October
10, 2004 @ 5:35

Norm Jackson from Canada
Comment 15 of 18, added on August 28th, 2005 at 10:21 AM.

There is a wonderful piece of music set to Longfellows text. The song is
called "And the Night Shall Be Filled With Music" by Greg Gilpin. Heritage
Choral Series is the publisher.

Jennifer
Comment 14 of 18, added on July 8th, 2005 at 12:48 PM.

How wonderful to come across this work of Longfellow after so many years.
I memorized this for a drama class in 7th grade, and am glad for the
reintroduction. It spoke soothingly to me then and now.

Todd from United States
Comment 13 of 18, added on May 9th, 2005 at 12:02 AM.

I must say this poem is quite spectacular, I am only fifteen years of age
and I read this poem for school out of my literatue text book, and it even
though I might not have as many years of experience as everyone else
commenting on this site I feel that this poem has definitely touched me in
some sort of way. Anyone who thinks poety is a waste of time, should think
about what they're actually saying.

britt from United States
Comment 12 of 18, added on May 8th, 2005 at 4:15 PM.

I heard a stanza from this poem while watching a movie titled Last Chance.
Both the words from the poem and the movie moved me. There was beauty in
the words, and the way it which they was spoken by the actor. I look
forward to reading the full poem in all its beauty.

laura from United States
Comment 11 of 18, added on March 31st, 2005 at 8:05 PM.

I really liked this poem. its so peaceful and serene it makes me want to
lie down and rest. I can really relate also because i am really tired
during the day and it feels so nice to snuggle in bed at the end of the
day.

Melissa from United States
Comment 10 of 18, added on February 23rd, 2005 at 4:13 PM.

This poem touched me. At the beginging it was really sad but by the end i
was shouting for joy. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow can really write poetry.
He knows how to get the readers attention really well.

Tiffany from United States
Comment 9 of 18, added on February 17th, 2005 at 8:12 AM.

i am using this poem as a related text to inner journeys. I think this poem
has real depth and it is fantastic to read.

hannah from Australia

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Poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Poem: 12. The Day is Done
Volume: The Belfry of Bruges and Other Poems
Added: Feb 1 2004
Viewed: 15243 times
Poem of the Day: Jun 30 2000


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