Not So Easy to Master
... Poe idealizes the relationship of himself and his young bride by claiming that even the angels in Heaven, who are supposedly not capable of “coveting,” are in fact envious of the love that he and his wife share together. ... The rhythm of these lines not only gives them a musical flow, but the exaggeration used when the speaker claims that he lies by his bride’s tomb “all the night-tide” clearly displays how torn he is over his loss. ... The art of losing isn’t hard to master” (Bishop, 4-6). ... This idea of acceptance is emphasized throughout the poem, as is the notion that losing is not difficult to learn or do. However, while the speaker suggests that people should not fret over losing or misplacing things, she clearly exemplifies the fact that some losses are in fact very difficult to handle. ... It’s evident/ the art of losing’s not too hard to master/ though it may look like (Write it! ... The speaker has not only dealt with the unfortunate fire, but she has justified it and accepted it by acknowledging that it is not hers to mourn.