Diary: I have lost my house in a horrible fire! I have lost everything that I worked so hard for. All of my belongings are gone, all my memories, this fire has been a devastation to me. Just how could all that I love be gone with one simple fire? And yet this must be the will of God. God please forgive me for being so vain. This fire was part of your plan in my life, and all is good because you are in my life. I have not lost anything because I still have my faith in you dear Lord.
-Anne Bradstreet
Reflection: This poem really exposes Bradstreet’s belief in God, as she starts to feel lost and depressed because of suffering, but then regains her faith in God. She begins to show her human qualities as she begins to feel sympathy for herself, because of the things she does not have. After realizes how vain she is being she begins to focus on her religion and enforce how God is responsible for everything that does happen. This poem also make me realize that everyone can be vain at some time, even the most religious people.
