Poetry Pie + Schedule Update (Nov 23)
Hello dear Reader!
As Thanksgiving is approaching, along with the wonder of Christmas looming in the short distance, it's no surprise that schedules begin to fill up quickly. Because of this, I am taking a short break from the biweekly schedule of Poetry Pie during the next two months. I plan on doing a full edition of Poetry Pie next week, and then taking a break until the week of Christmas (to be sent out on the 21st). This edition will feature poems centered upon Christmas. I will also take January off, returning to a regular release schedule in February.
Having this break will allow me to work on a few other writing projects that I have been slowly chipping away at. One of these is a Christmas poem, only worked on very sparsely for the past few Decembers. In addition to this, I want to plan out a writing schedule for 2026, perhaps establishing themes and/or series in the Poetry Pie newsletter.
As for today, I only have one poem to share, one that was recommended by a friend and fellow reader of this blog (thank you Gina!). It is a longer poem (taking me about 20-30 minutes to read) so it will cover for the rest of the poems missing today.
Goblin Market
Christina Rossetti (1830—1894)
I had read this poem many years ago, only vaguely remembering what it was about. On re-reading, I was struck by the level of mystery, meaning, and symbolism that is present. I am still thinking through it and wanting to analyze it further. I have yet to read anyone else's analysis on it, and I'm hoping to keep it that way for at least a little while longer. I'd encourage you to do the same! Read it, grapple with the images, and see what comes from it! Only then go to see what others have said on it.
I have not listened (yet), but The Literary Life podcast has a two part series on this poem that I am confident will have a proper analysis.
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I pray that this Thanksgiving season is pleasant and restful to you. Take care.
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