Welcome, poetry explorers, to a journey into one of William Shakespeare’s timeless masterpieces! Today, the focus is on a sonnet that beautifully captures the fleeting nature of life and the enduring power of art. Prepare to uncover the layers of…
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Sonnet 14: Not From The Stars Do I My Judgement Pluck
Welcome, esteemed readers, to a profound exploration of one of William Shakespeare’s most insightful sonnets. Today, we delve into “Sonnet 14: Not From The Stars Do I My Judgement Pluck,” a masterful work that challenges conventional wisdom and celebrates the…
Sonnet 12: When I Do Count The Clock That Tells The Time
Sonnet 12: When I Do Count The Clock That Tells The Time By William Shakespeare When I do count the clock that tells the time, And see the brave day sunk in hideous night; When I behold the violet past…
Sonnet 11: As Fast As Thou Shalt Wane, So Fast Thou Grow’st
As fast as thou shalt wane, so fast thou grow’st, In one of thine, from that which thou departest; And that fresh blood which youngly thou bestow’st, Thou mayst call thine, when thou from youth convertest. Herein lives wisdom, beauty,…
Sonnet 3
Sonnet 3: Look in thy glass and tell the face thou viewest by William Shakespeare Look in thy glass and tell the face thou viewest, Now is the time that thou must take a pause, For beauty in thy flesh…
You Will Never See Me
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of a truly inspiring poem. Today, we delve into Joyce Alcantara’s powerful declaration of inner strength, “You Will Never See Me.” This poem, though concise, resonates deeply with its universal…
You Will Forget
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning! Today, we embark on a profound journey into the heart of Chenjerai Hove’s evocative poem, “You Will Forget.” This powerful work serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition, challenging us to…
Act of Union
Welcome, discerning readers, to an exploration of one of Seamus Heaney’s most potent and thought-provoking works, “Act of Union.” This poem stands as a powerful testament to the enduring impact of history on identity and landscape, inviting us to delve…
A Woman’s Hands
Welcome, poetry explorers, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we delve into Eva Bezwoda’s “A Woman’s Hands,” a piece that beautifully captures deep emotions and universal experiences. Prepare to uncover the layers of meaning,…
A Sheep Fair
A Sheep Fair By Thomas Hardy The day arrives of the autumn fair, And torrents fall, Though sheep in throngs are gathered there, Ten thousand all, Sodden, with hurdles round them reared: And, lot by lot, the pens are cleared,…
Alabama Centennial
Welcome, everyone, to a journey into the heart of a truly powerful poem, Naomi Long Madgett’s “Alabama Centennial.” This piece of literature is not just a collection of words; it is a vibrant tapestry woven with history, emotion, and an…
Against Love
Welcome, poetry explorers, to a fascinating journey into a poem that dares to challenge one of humanity’s most celebrated emotions. Today, we delve into Katherine Philips’s thought-provoking work, “Against Love,” a piece that offers a refreshingly unconventional perspective on affection…
Africa My Africa
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into the heart of a truly powerful poem. Today, we delve into David Diop’s “Africa My Africa,” a work that resonates with profound emotion, historical weight, and an unwavering spirit of hope.…
Africa
Thus she had lain sugarcane sweet deserts her hair golden her feet mountains her breasts two Niles her tears. Thus she has lain Black through the years. Over the white seas rime white and cold brigands ungentled icicle bold took…
A Time for Everything
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into one of the most profound and timeless poems ever penned. Today, we delve into the wisdom of “A Time for Everything,” a piece that speaks to the very rhythm of human existence.…
The African Beggar
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into the heart of Raymond Tong’s compelling poem, “The African Beggar.” This piece of literature invites us to look beyond the surface, challenging our perceptions and deepening our understanding of the human…
A Sketch for a Modern Love
A Sketch for a Modern Love By Tadeusz Różewicz And yet whiteness can be best described by greyness a bird by a stone sunflowers in December love poems of old used to be descriptions of flesh they described this and…
Alone in the Woods
Alone in the Woods By Stevie Smith Alone in the woods I felt The bitter hostility of the sky and the trees Nature has taught her creatures to hate Man that fusses and fumes Unquiet man As the sap rises…
The Wound in Time
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning, to a profound journey into Carol Ann Duffy’s powerful poem, “The Wound in Time.” This piece is not merely words on a page; it is a resonant echo of history, a stark reflection…
The Tom Cat
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a fascinating journey into the heart of a truly captivating poem. Today, we delve into Donald Robert Perry Marquis’s “The Tom Cat,” a work that, on the surface, describes a common creature, yet beneath its…