Perspective (Rhymes for the Times)

Name: Perspective (Rhymes for the Times)
Author: Harry Graham

The poem collection explores themes of social commentary and satire, critiquing societal norms and conventions through clever wordplay and rhymes. It tackles topics like marriage, politics, and morality, often using humor to highlight the absurdities of everyday life. The poems are written in a lighthearted tone but with sharp wit and insight, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking.

By Harry Graham · First published 1917 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary · 413 words

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['It is sad and humiliating, but true, that our humanity is a matter of geography. ' -- The _Pall Mall Gazette_.]

When told that twenty thousand Japs Are drowned in a typhoon, We feel a trifle shocked, perhaps, But neither faint nor swoon. 'Dear me! How tragic! ' we repeat; 'Ah, well! Such things must be! ' Our ordinary lunch we eat And make a hearty tea; Such loss of life (with shame I write) Creates no loss of appetite!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1917 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary, Humor, Philosophical
Length: 413 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Satire — The poem uses humor and irony to critique human indifference to distant tragedies compared to personal inconveniences.
Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
Social Commentary — The poem comments on societal attitudes towards empathy and the prioritization of local over global issues.
Humor — The poem employs wit and comedic elements to highlight the absurdity of human reactions to news.