Dorothy Parker. The name conjures images of witty repartee, sardonic verse, and a life lived with a distinctly modern edge. But beyond the celebrated quips lies a profoundly talented writer whose work continues to resonate today. This exploration delves into…
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Godmother
Godmother by Dorothy Parker The day that I was christened— It’s a hundred years, and more! A hag came and listened At the white church door, A hearing her that bore me And all my kith and kin Considerately, for…
Alicia Elsbeth Stallings
Let’s talk about a poet who truly lives her poems, Alicia Elsbeth Stallings. She’s not just writing about life, she’s actively experiencing it in ways that deeply inform her work. Many contemporary poets can feel detached, even academic, but Stallings…
Recitative
Recitative by A. E. Stallings Every night, we couldn’t sleep. Our upstairs neighbors had to keep Dropping something down the hall. A barbell or a bowling ball, And from the window by the bed, Echoing inside my head, Alley cats…
Amber Flora Thomas
Let’s talk about a truly remarkable voice in contemporary literature—Amber Flora Thomas. She isn’t just a poet and author; she is an architect of feeling, a builder of worlds rooted in personal experience and profound observation. Her work resonates because…
Aubade
I know my leaving in the breakfast table mess. Bowl spills into bowl: milk and bran, bread crust crumbled. You push me back into bed. More “honey” and “baby.” Breath you tell my ear circles inside me, curls a damp…
Robert Burns
Robert Burns. The name evokes images of rolling Scottish hills, heartfelt poetry, and a celebration of life in all its complexities. But who was this man, and why does his work continue to resonate centuries after his death? This exploration…
A Red, Red Rose
O my love is like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June; O my love is like the melody That’s sweetly played in tune. So fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in love am I; And…
Raymond A. Foss
Raymond A. Foss, a name perhaps not instantly recognizable to all, holds a significant, though quietly powerful, place in contemporary literature. His work, deeply rooted in observation and often laced with bittersweet realism, continues to resonate with readers decades after…
Mother of Pearl
Exploring Raymond A. Foss’s “Mother of Pearl” Welcome, aspiring poets and literary enthusiasts, to a captivating journey into the heart of Raymond A. Foss’s evocative poem, “Mother of Pearl.” This seemingly simple poem holds layers of profound meaning, inviting us…
Thomas Hood
Let us explore Thomas Hood, a poet whose work, though sometimes eclipsed by his more celebrated Victorian contemporaries, occupies a unique and poignant place in English literature. Hood was not a bard of grand pronouncements or sweeping landscapes; instead, he…
Ruth
Welcome, everyone, to a wonderful journey into the heart of poetry! Today, we are going to explore a truly beautiful and thoughtful poem by Thomas Hood, simply titled “Ruth.” This poem offers us a chance to appreciate nature, human character,…
Stephen Foster
Stephen Foster, a name synonymous with American popular music, remains a compelling figure despite the passage of time. He wasn’t a product of formal literary training, yet his songs captured the heart of a nation and continue to resonate today.…
Beautiful Dreamer
Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Collins Foster Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me, Starlight and dewdrops await thee; Sounds of the rude world that haunt the day, Lulled by moonlight, all has passed away! Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song, Listen while…
Ellen Bryant Voigt
Ellen Bryant Voigt is a name that resonates with authenticity and quiet power in contemporary American poetry. Her work, deeply rooted in personal experience and a keen observation of the natural world, offers a unique and compelling voice. This exploration…
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge by Ellen Bryant Voigt Up there on the mountain road, the fireworks blistered and subsided, for once at eye level: spatter of light like water flicked from the fingers; the brief emergent pattern; and after the afterimage bled…
Henry van Dyke
Henry van Dyke stands as a luminous figure in American literature, a man whose life and work were deeply intertwined with the currents of his time. He was not merely a writer; he was a Presbyterian minister, a diplomat, a…
Mother Earth
Mother Earth by Henry van Dyke Mother of all the high strung poets and singers departed, Mother of all the grass that weaves over their graves the glory of the field, Mother of all the manifold forms of life, deep…
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin. The name conjures images of invention, diplomacy, and the very birth of a nation. But beyond the historical figure lies a remarkable writer whose prose shaped an era and continues to resonate today. Understanding Franklin’s life, his experiences,…
Wedlock
Wedlock by Benjamin Franklin Wedlock, as old men note, hath likened being, Unto a public crowd or common rout; Where those that are without would fain get in, And those that are within would fain get out. Grief often treads…