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Analysis and comments on Diary of a Church Mouse by John Betjeman

Comment 7 of 7, added on April 27th, 2006 at 9:26 AM.

I think its a wonderful poem. The peot speaking through a mouse. Also, the selfishness is clearlyindicated. People get things they do not deserve to recieve. It also indicates how people take on opportunities. Well..that wht i think of now!! So ttul....Sonia!! :)

Sonia from India
Comment 6 of 7, added on April 11th, 2006 at 9:59 AM.

Today As A Homework I have to do a paraphrase about

this poem!

Joseph from Malta
Comment 5 of 7, added on November 1st, 2005 at 7:05 PM.

it is a very good poem that displays johns views on religion. go johnny. i loved it

Loved it from Zimbabwe
Comment 4 of 7, added on November 1st, 2005 at 2:40 PM.

i think this is one of the all time great poems never get tired of reading it.

mike clark from United Kingdom
Comment 3 of 7, added on October 22nd, 2005 at 8:50 AM.

I find this poem quite interesting and well-written, as it satirises christianity and after deep thought, is found to be a fairly accurate interpretation about how we christians are often hypocritical.

Tawanda Mahere from Zimbabwe
Comment 2 of 7, added on July 12th, 2005 at 2:13 AM.

This is one of my favourite poems.
I am always heartened by Betjeman's ability to write such accessible poetry.

There is a lovely reading of this poem, by the author, to an amused audience at http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/poetry/outloud/betjeman.shtml

N :-)

Natalie Jordan from United Kingdom
Comment 1 of 7, added on May 13th, 2005 at 12:53 AM.

This poem is written so simplistically yet is so deep. it is a wonderful poem

Sam from New Zealand



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Poet: John Betjeman
Poem: Diary of a Church Mouse
Added: Apr 8 2005
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