The poem Old Woman was written by Joseph John Campbell. He was an American my Mythologist, writer and lecturer. He was known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. In this poem poet say about the old woman. He say that her old face express about all her life's journey. This poem have three stanza and each stanza has four line. The poem is a gem of simplicity. Poet has very finely praised the beauty of an old woman. It is very easy to see beauty in young woman but it need understanding and imagination to see the beauty of the old age. Here the poet skillfully represents her beauty by her comparing her with natural elements. In the first stanza poet compares the lady with a white candle. He says that white candle In a holy place gives a light. It gives the guidance to the person who comes in there life. As a white candle In a holy place. Her face is compared with white candle. Her face shine like the light of candle. And that lady guides other he...
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