Why do we instinctively run from the very things that have the power to save us? This is the haunting, deeply psychological question at the heart of The Hound of Heaven , a staggering 182-line masterpiece by Victorian poet Francis Thompson. Written in 1890, this poem is not merely a religious ode; it is an agonizing, visceral exploration of the human ego attempting to escape the inescapable . If you have ever felt the overwhelming urge to sabotage your own peace or run from true, unconditional love, this poem will stare directly into your soul. To truly grasp the gravity of this work, we must bridge the gap between ancient theology and modern psychology. St. Augustine famously wrote in his Confessions , "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you." Thompson dramatizes this exact restlessness. In modern psychological terms, the poem is the ultimate expression of avoidant attachment —the terror of intimacy, where dropping our ...
Welcome to the Sahityashala Treasury . Below is our archived collection of over 60+ poems, organized by theme. From the rustic lanes of Mithila to the modern struggles of students, find every verse we have ever published right here. 🎥 Featured: Prem Sanyuktakshar Hai A unique poem exploring love through the metaphor of Hindi Grammar (Sandhi & Samas). Read the Lyrics & Analysis → 🌿 Mithila Ki Mehak (Maithili Poetry) Maithili Poem On Farmers A touching reflection on the life and silent struggles of the rural farmer. Vidyapati Nachari The classic devotional call of Mahakavi Vidyapati to Lord Shiva. Kavi'k Swapn (The Poet's Dream) An introspection into the visionary world of a Maithili poet. "Banaras is older than history..."...