The Lost Wonder of the World

About this poem

The poem "The Lost Wonder of the World" is a narrative poem that tells the story of a mythical city that sank into the ocean. The poem has four stanzas, each with four lines, and follows a rhyme scheme of ABAB. The poem uses imagery, contrast, and repetition to convey its themes and tone. The first stanza introduces the city as a wonder of the world that no one ever saw. The poet uses imagery to describe the city as "a city made of gold / With towers shining bright". The poet also uses contrast to highlight the difference between the city's hidden location and its dazzling appearance. The city is "beneath the ocean waves" but it "filled the hearts with awe". The second stanza describes the day of doom when the city sank into the depths. The poet uses words such as "doom", "earthquakes", "shook", "sank", and "vanished" to create a sense of disaster and loss. The poet also uses repetition to emphasize the finality of the city's fate. The city "sank into the depths / And vanished from the sand". The third stanza expresses the mystery and curiosity that surround the city's whereabouts. The poet uses rhetorical questions to show the uncertainty and wonder that people have about the city. The poet asks "No one knows where it lies now / Or if it still exists". The poet also uses the word "dream" to suggest that the city is a fantasy or a legend that people aspire to find. The fourth stanza ends the poem with a hopeful note that the city might rise again and reveal its history. The poet uses the word "maybe" to indicate a possibility or a wish. The poet also uses the word "rise" to contrast with the word "sank" in the second stanza, implying a reversal or a resurrection. The poet also uses the word "show" to contrast with the word "hid" in the first stanza, implying a revelation or a discovery. more »