Trying to understand a poem when you read it for the first time is very difficult. You have to read the poem several times to understand the author's point. It is important to focus on grammatical structures and rhyme schemes. This essay will compare the work of "Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas with the work of "Elegy for My Father, Who Is Not Dead" by Andrew Hudgins. Both works focus on their fathers, as they approach death. The authors of the respective poems have different visions behind the word "death". In the poem “Do Not Go Softly into That Good Night,” Thomas talks about how one should value life. He has the feeling that life is something special and should not be taken for granted. Furthermore, he believes that you should keep your head high and believe that there will be a better day tomorrow. The refrains: "Anger, anger against the dying of the light" and "Do not go meekly into that good night" symbolize the thought. On the other hand, Hudgins sees death as something very special, a stepping stone into life. He feels that death is a continuation of life, rather than the end of life. Lines 3-5 of "Elegy for My Father, Who Is Not Dead" say, "In the security of his faith, he speaks of the world beyond this world as if his reservations had been made" supports the theory. Furthermore, the tones of the poems are comparable. Each poem reveals a lonely and painful tone. In “Elegy for My Father Who Is Not Dead,” line 14 says: It is ready. I'm not. I can't say goodbye to him as cheerfully as if he were going on a journey" reveals that his father's passing is something he is not ready to face. He knows that his father's passing will bring sadness, loneliness, and a sense of emptiness in his hearts. Likewise, Thomas would feel the same way if his father were to die Finally, the poems have contrasting themes Thomas feels death as a horrible experience, while Hudgins sees death as a joyful experience For example, the poem “Elegy.” for my father who is not dead" sees death as a cruise to a place that promises to be joyful. Furthermore, it indicates that the son will eventually repeat the journey of death undertaken by the father. On the other hand, line 4 of " Do Not Go Softly Into That Good Night says, “Though wise men at their end know that darkness is right….” Thomas sees death as something sad and dark. The author does not see death as a sign in life, but rather the end of life in all its aspects; mentally, physically and spiritually. Thomas believes that death is like being blind and not knowing what is happening. In conclusion, both poems express different views of death. Thomas experiences death as something sad, while Hudgins sees death as a joyous occasion that is just a stepping stone to life. Each poem reveals that the children are not ready for their father's death. The authors believe that their fathers should do everything to avoid death. Furthermore, the authors do not think that their lives would not be the same without their fathers beside them. Death is a word that can be interpreted in many different ways