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Comparative Poetry Essay Katrina Walker Poetry is often used to convey a strong message about humanity. With close reference to the language of two modern war poems, compare and contrast the anti-war messages each poet is trying to portray by describing pictures of conflict across the world and decide which of the two has the most impact on the reader. "War Photograph" by Kate Daniels and "War Photographer" by Carol Ann Duffy are war poems that both convey similar strong messages about humanity. These poems show our lack of understanding and compassion for the pain and the horrendous conditions which adults and particularly children, living in countries at war, experience. They both evoke momentary sympathy through shocking images of extreme pain and helplessness. "War Photograph" is a great deal more effective as the writer carefully focuses on the image of a distraught child. The poet provides an emotional and very detailed response...

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