"The Eyes of the Poor" by Charles Pierre Baudelaire is a poem that explores the themes of poverty, inequality, and social injustice. The speaker of the poem describes the eyes of the poor as being "like two wells of tears," filled with sadness and despair. The poem also touches on the idea of the divide between the rich and the poor, and how the latter are often treated unfairly by society. Through his use of imagery and symbolism, Baudelaire highlights the struggles of the working class and the need for social change.
By Charles Pierre Baudelaire · First published 1857 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Criticism, Poetry