In what ways is Skylark a typical romantic poem? Skylark is a typically romantic poem due to the use of language and feelings expressed in the poem. The title 'To a Skylark' is typically romantic as the poem is wrote directly to a bird. The references to time, height, heaven and the poet himself are also typically romantic. The poem describes how the bird is not just a bird it is much more than that. …
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…a feeling of loss which is the only emotion that can fill the gap where desire used to be. But if I were only able to think and feel the way you do I could teach the world how to live happily. 'Teach me half the gladness' (L101), 'The world would listen then-as I am listening now' (L105). I have been inspired by you and now though my poem the world will also be inspired.