Anne Bradstreet's "Here Follows Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House"

Anne Bradstreet's "Here Follows Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House" is a perfect example of Puritan writing. Her faith and values are made apparent within the first ten lines of the poem. The poem is entirely about Anne's thoughts as she watches her house burn. She makes the readers feel as though they are witnessing their own possessions and houses catch fire. Anne rhymes every couple of lines. This affects the way the …

…arm of flesh didst make thy trust?" She reiterates the point that God has given her everything and she cannot be too proud of herself or her wealth, because God can take it from her at any moment. From this point on, Anne discusses the paradise that awaits the Elect. She concludes the poem by saying farewell to her property and belongings; she has no need for earthly possessions, because God offers her something greater.