A Review of Elisabeth and Other Poems Elisabeth and Other Poems reflects the many aspects of life, including relationships with family members and other loved ones, religion, and hardships of growing up. Many of these poems explore difficult experiences, such as a battle with Cancer, as well as the sentiments of being a minority in a fairly unaccepting society. These poems allow the reader to experience life through the author’s perspective and feel his …showed first 75 words of 538 total…

…showed last 75 words of 538 total…agony for her, simply because she is able to bring joy to her children’s lives. The relationships discussed in these poems are strong and can withstand the hardships of life as a minority. Material objects are not the top priority in these lives, and the dedication within the souls of each friend and family member mentioned in these poems surpasses all material objects and monetary wealth that many see as a source of power.