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' TELL ALL THE TRUTH BUT TELL IT SLANT' POEM BY EMILY DICKINSON Emily Dickinson (1830–86) once defined poetry this way: “If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can warm me I know that is poetry. If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.” Dickinson’s elliptical poem #1129, “Tell all the truth but tell it slant” (1868), often affects readers the same way. With its paradoxical first lines, it is widely considered to be a key statement of Dickinson’s own approach to writing poetry. Dickinson (1830–86) came from a prominent family in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her father was a Yale-educated lawyer who also served as a state legislator and a one-term congressman. Dickinson spent seven years at Amherst Academy, enjoying many unique educational opportunities because of the school’s connection to nearby Amherst College. She took classes in English, classical literature, botany, geology, history, philosophy, and arithmetic. Aft...

' THE MAN WITH THE HOE' POEM BY EDWIN MARKHAM (Written after seeing Millets world-famous painting)  Bowed by the weight of centuries he leans  Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground,  The emptiness of ages in his face,  And on his back the burden of the world.  Who made him dead to rapture and despair,  A thing that grieves not and that never hopes,  Stolid and stunned, a brother to the ox?  Who loosened and let down this brutal jaw?  Whose was the hand that slanted back this brow?  Whose breath blew out the light within this brain?  Is this the Thing the Lord God made and gave  To have dominion over sea and land;  To trace the stars and search the heavens for power;  To feel the passion of Eternity?  Is this the dream He dreamed who shaped the suns  And marked their ways upon the ancient deep?  Down all the caverns of Hell to their last gulf  There is no shape more terrible than this —  More to...

THE EMPEROR OF ICE-CREAM | POEM EXPLANATION | WALLACE STEVENS ' The Emperor of Ice-Cream' Poem Call the roller of big cigars, The muscular one, and bid him whip In kitchen cups concupiscent curds. Let the wenches dawdle in such dress As they are used to wear, and let the boys Bring flowers in last month's newspapers. Let be be finale of seem. The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream. Take from the dresser of deal, Lacking the three glass knobs, that sheet On which she embroidered fantails once And spread it so as to cover her face. If her horny feet protrude, they come To show how cold she is, and dumb. Let the lamp affix its beam. The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream. Glossary Line 1. roller here, one who rolls cigars with tobacco in order to smoke Line 3. concupiscent of violent desire or sexual appetite Line 4. wenches girls (probably used in a derogatory sense) Line 4. dawdle (v) to idle Line 7. finale the end or concluding part of an event Line 9. dres...

''A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS'' POEM BY CLEMENT MOORE 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house  Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;  The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,  In hopes that ST. NICHOLAS soon would be there;  The children were nestled all snug in their beds,  While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;  And Mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,  Had just settled down for a long winter's nap;  When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,  I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.  Away to the window I flew like a flash,  Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.  The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow,  Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,  When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,  But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny rein-deer,  With a little old driver, so lively and quick,  I knew in a moment it must...

How to Open a Business Bank Account in the USA What is a Business Bank Account? A business bank account is an account that helps you manage money for your company. It keeps your business money separate from your personal money. This helps with taxes, tracking money, and growing your business the right way. Why Do You Need a Business Bank Account in the USA? ✅ Keeps Your Money Safe It protects your personal savings in case there are business problems. ✅ Makes You Look Professional Clients and customers take your business more seriously. ✅ Helps With Money Management You can see exactly how much your business earns and spends. ✅ Needed for Loans and Credit Most banks and lenders require a business account to approve a loan or line of credit. What You Need to Open a Business Bank Account in the US (2025) Here’s what most banks in the USA will ask for: EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS Business registration documents (like LLC or Corp formation paperwork)...

'A LETTER' POEM BY RALPH WALDO EMERSON RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882)  Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, went to Harvard, completed his studies for the min-istry and became, in 1830, the sole pastor of the Second Unitarian Church in Boston. A crisis of faith caused him to resign his position in 1833 and to strike out on his own. The great American essayist and orator thought himself a poet first but wrote his truest poetry in his prose. In retrospect, such indispensable essays as "Self-Reliance," "Nature," "Compensation," and "The Poet" seem to contain a series of predictions and prophecies that have come to pass. Emerson seems sometimes to have invented, or at least envisioned, American literature as an entity unto itself rather than as a tributary of a mainstream English or British tradition. Read Walt Whitman in the light of Emerson's essays and you see a pattern. Emerson will make a robust declaration in aphoristic prose (...

MENDING WALL | POEM EXPLANATION | ROBERT FROST ' Mending Wall' Poem Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it And spills the upper boulders in the sun, And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I have come after them and made repair Where they have left not one stone on a stone, But they would have the rabbit out of hiding, To please the yelping dogs. The gaps I mean, No one has seen them made or heard them made, But at spring mending-time we find them there. I let my neighbor know beyond the hill; And on a day we meet to walk the line And set the wall between us once again. We keep the wall between us as we go. To each the boulders that have fallen to each. And some are loaves and some so nearly balls We have to use a spell to make them balance: "Stay where you are until our backs are turned!" We wear our fingers rough with handling them. Oh, just another kind of outdoor game,...

  RICHARD CORY POEM BY EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON ' Richard Cory' Poem Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked. And he was rich-yes, richer than a king - And admirably schooled in every grace: In fine, we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head. Glossary Line 4. Clean favored having special advantages Line 4. imperially like a king, royally Line 5. arrayed dressed Line 7. fluttered pulses created or caused excitement Line 8. glittered shone, sparkled Line 10. schooled trained Expla...

DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT POEM BY DYLAN THOMAS ' Do not go Gentle into that Good Night' Poem Do not go gentle into that good night,  Old age should burn and rave at close of day;  Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right,  Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright  Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,  Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun is flight,  And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,  Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight  Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,  Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.  Do not go gentle into that good night Rage, rage again...

AFTER GREAT PAIN, A FORMAL FEELING COMES 'POEM' BY EMILY DICKINSON ' After great pain, a formal feeling comes' Poem After great pain, a formal feeling comes The Nerves sit ceremonious, like Tombs The stiff Heart questions was it He, that bore, And Yesterday, or Centuries before? The Feet, mechanical, go round Of Ground, or Air, or Ought- A Wooden way Regardless grown, A Quartz contentment, like a stone This is the Hour of Lead- Remembered, if outlived, As Freezing persons, recollect the Snow First-Chill-then Stupor then the letting go Glossary Line 1. great pain physical pain, anguish; mental sorrow, tragic crisis Line 1. formal feeling controlled sensation Line 2. Tombs also corpses in tombs Line 3. He the heart; Jesus Christ Line 3. bore bore the Cross Line 7. Wooden sensationless, paralysed Line 9. Quartz crystallised silica, a hard mineral Line 10. Lead heavy, soft metal Line 13. Stupor a near unconscious condition Line 13. let go give up Explanatory Notes...

Gemini AI vs ChatGPT Enterprise: Best Enterprise AI Platform for Global Businesses Introduction In 2025, global businesses are adopting artificial intelligence faster than ever. The top competitors in the enterprise AI space are Google's Gemini AI and OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise . Both offer powerful generative AI tools, robust data security, and productivity integrations—but which one truly stands out on a global scale? This in-depth analysis of Gemini AI vs ChatGPT Enterprise will help international businesses choose the most suitable solution based on real use cases, enterprise-grade capabilities, and global adaptability. What is Gemini AI? Gemini AI , developed by Google DeepMind, is a next-gen multimodal model capable of understanding text, code, audio, images, and video. Its integration with Google Workspace makes it appealing for global teams already using Gmail, Docs, or Sheets. Key Global Features: Multilingual and multimodal support (text, images, audio, vide...

Google for Startups: Everything You Need to Know in 2025 What is Google for Startups? Google for Startups is a global initiative by Google designed to empower entrepreneurs and startups with the resources they need to succeed. From mentorship and funding opportunities to access to Google tools and workspaces, it acts as a launchpad for new businesses aiming for growth. Whether you're building your first MVP or scaling your tech company internationally, Google for Startups 2025 provides tailored support to fuel your journey. Why Google for Startups Matters in 2025 In 2025, the startup ecosystem is more competitive than ever. Entrepreneurs are seeking not just funding but also mentorship, technology, and exposure. Here’s why Google for Startups stands out: Access to Google Cloud credits and tools Mentorship from Google experts and industry leaders Workspaces in key global startup hubs Funding opportunities through the Google for Startups Fund AI and machine learni...

Revenue Based Financing : The Smart Funding Option for Startups and SMBs What is Revenue Based Financing (RBF)? Revenue based financing (RBF) is a funding method where investors provide capital to a business in exchange for a percentage of future revenue until a predetermined amount is repaid. Unlike traditional loans, RBF does not require equity dilution or fixed monthly payments. How It Works: A company receives capital (e.g., $100,000) It agrees to repay the investor a multiple (e.g., 1.5x = $150,000) Repayment is made as a fixed percentage (e.g., 5–10%) of monthly revenue until the agreed amount is repaid Why Revenue Based Financing is Booming in 2025 In 2025, RBF has emerged as a go-to financing model for startups, SaaS companies, and small businesses that want flexible, non-dilutive capital. Key Trends: Surge in digital businesses and subscription models Founders want to retain equity Faster approval compared to traditional bank loans No need for person...

 " AN OLD WOMAN BY ARUN KOLATKAR- EXPLANATION              " An Old Woman " is one of the best poem by Arun Kolatkar, an eminent Indian poet known for his ability to capture the complexities of Indian life through simple yet evocative language.  This poem is part of Kolatkar’s collection   " Jejuri ," which explores various aspects of life in a small town known for its religious significance.  'An Old Woman' Poem An old woman grabs  hold of your sleeve  and tags along. She wants a fifty paise coin.  She says she will take you  to the horseshoe shrine. You've seen it already.  She hobbles along anyway  and tightens her grip on your shirt. She won't let you go.  You know how old women arc.  They stick to you like a burr. You turn around and face her  with an air of finality.  You want to end the farce. When you hear her say,  What else can an old woman do  on hills as wretch...

  JOURNEY OF THE MAGI - POEM BY TS ELIOT ' Journey of the Magi' Poem 'A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year  For a journey, and such a long journey:  The ways deep and the weather sharp, The very dead of winter.'  And the camels galled, sore-footed, refractory,  Lying down in the melting snow.  There were times we regretted The summer palaces on slopes, the terraces, And the silken girls bringing sherbet. Then the camel men cursing and grumbling And running away, and wanting their liquor and women,  And the night-fires going out, and the lack of shelters,  And the cities hostile and the towns unfriendly  And the villages dirty and charging high prices:  A hard time we had of it. At the end we preferred to travel all night, Sleeping in snatches,  With the voices singing in our ears, saying That this was all folly. Then at dawn we came down to a temperate valley,  Wet, below the snow line, smelling of vegeta...

' EBB AND FLOW' |'HAPPY AS THE DAY IS LONG' | 'HEAD OF A WHITE WOMAN WINKING' POEMS BY EDWARD TAYLOR 'Ebb And Flow' Poem When first Thou on me, Lord, wroughtest Thy sweet print, My heart was made Thy tinder-box, My 'ffections were Thy tinder in't, Where fell Thy sparks by drops. Those holy sparks of heavenly fire that came Did ever catch and often out would flame. But now my heart is made Thy censer trim, Full of Thy golden altar's fire, To offer up sweet incense in Unto Thyself entire: I find my tinder scarce Thy sparks can feel That drop from out Thy holy flint and steel. Hence doubts out bud for fear Thy fire in me 'S a mocking ignis fatuus, Or lest Thine altar's fire out be, It's hid in ashes thus. Yet when the bellows of Thy spirit blow Away mine ashes, then Thy fire doth glow. 'Happy As The Day Is Long' Poem I take the long walk up the staircase to my secret room. Today's big news: they found Amelia Earhart's...