How might I go about writing an essay about two poems from the ‘Power and Conflict’ anthology?

Choosing a poem: With one poem provided, you need to choose another that will allow you to write a good comparative essay. They need not be similar but they should have at least one or two shared attributes. Things to think about are theme, structure, narrative tone, language, rhythm.
Introduction: Your intro can summarise why you have chosen your particular poem. Mention briefly any overlapping themes, rhythms etc. You might, for example, be able to highlight how, although both poems depict war on the front lines, they go about it in different ways.
Essay structure: This can vary but there are some universal essay structures. Some students find it best to write entirely about poem A to begin with and then go on to discuss poem B with reference and comparison to what has been written about poem B. If it is a short poem, it might be best to work chronologically through it or, if you are confident, to work through the poem thematically (e.g. begin by talking about rhythm, then diction etc.). I find it best to write each paragraph using the P.E.E. structure. Conclusion: Make sure you answer the question specifically. If the question asks you to compare and contrast, make sure you reiterate points of similarity and points of difference.