It is entirely possible to say that poetry at its best is dazzling and expressive word art. A poem can not only expound the diplomatic beliefs of societies, but can also express the passions and feelings of the author to whom the poem belongs. One of the many beautiful poems that has prevailed in the study of literature and is undeniably powerful is Meditation 17 by John Donne. This poetic essay outlines John Donne's views and beliefs on humanity and covers many thoughts from religion to death. Of course, the poem was written so deeply that one cannot fully grasp it at first glance, but John Donne uses explicit strategies to better convey his message to readers of all types. John Donne uses situation, structure, language, and musical devices to enhance the poem and help it convey its message effectively. The situation in Meditation 17 has several parts, notably where the poem presents itself as a story, a narration, an expressed emotion/mood, poetic voice and tone. As for the poem being a story, it seems like it is simply a poem elaborating on the author's beliefs without telling a chronological story. It is usually a persuasive essay that is not a narrative but a subjective examination of humanity and death. “Perhaps the one for whom this bell tolls is so ill that he does not know that it tolls for him”[1]. This quote is an example of the poem revealing the inclusive emotion and mood of the poem as somewhat depressed, melancholic and desolate, with the author referring to the death knell tolling for a sick man who is so ill that he cannot not even recognize that it is ringing. for him (like the bells tolling for the dead some time ago). The poetic voice of the Meditation is extremely vibrant... middle of paper ... it gave me hope. I had never heard of this poem until now, and in truth, I think I missed something, because of all the very well-known beautiful poems in the world, Meditation 17 turned out to be the one who found me and consequently changed my life forever. Works Cited[1-4] Donne, John. “On Meditation 17”. Excerpted from “The Language of Literature” by McDougal Litell, page 455. McDougal Litell Inc., 2000.[5] http://www.thefreedictionary.com/free+association[6] Donne, John. “On Meditation 17”. Excerpted from “The Language of Literature” by McDougal Litell, page 455. McDougal Litell Inc., 2000.[7] ^ Donne, John. “On Meditation 17”. Excerpted from “The Language of Literature” by McDougal Litell, page 455. McDougal Litell Inc., 2000.