2.4. Have you Earned your Tomorrow - Appreciation of the Poem

 2.4. Have you Earned your Tomorrow

Appreciation of the poem

About the poet -

    This poem is written by Edger Guest. He began his writing career in 1895 at the age of fourteen. Edger Guest is known as 'people's poet' for his simple style and optimistic tone of writing. Guest is an American writer of newspaper and magazines.

About the title -

    This title suggest about our future which dependent on our present work or behavior. Here the poet asked a question to the reader what they are doing to brighten or secure their future. 

About the poem -

    This is an inspirational poem. In this poem, the speaker is asking the readers whether they have done anything to improve the life of another human being or not.

Language/style -

    The language of the poem easy and simple to understand. The poet uses some interesting words and phrases like 'howdy, churlish, a scar of discontent etc. to make the poem interesting. 

Poetic devices -

    The rhyme scheme used in this poem is 'a a b b'. The figures of speech used in this poem are repetition, interrogation, alliteration etc in this poem.

Special features -

    The poet used questions in this poem. It creates impact on reader's mind. The poet appeals the reader to analyse his behavior.

Message - 

    The poem gives us the message that if we done a mistake or harm someone, we will surely get a punishment. It also tells that one should consider one's actions and deeds carefully and plan accordingly for a better future.

My opinion about the poem - 

       It's a very beautiful poem which gives a nice message. Everyone should follow it in his life. Such poem teach good lessons that is very essential for our society.