Welcome, aspiring wordsmiths and curious minds, to a journey into one of the most beloved and enduring pieces of poetry ever penned: Old Testament Psalm 23. This ancient text, often simply referred to as Psalm 23, transcends its religious origins…
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Ecce Puer
Of the dark past A child is born; With joy and grief My heart is torn. Calm in his cradle The living lies. May love and mercy Unclose his eyes! Young life is breathed On the glass; The world that…
I Am Offering this Poem
Welcome, young poets and curious minds, to a journey into the heart of a truly special poem. Today, we explore Jimmy Santiago Baca’s “I Am Offering this Poem,” a work that beautifully reminds us of the most precious gifts we…
The Harvest Moon
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and lovers of verse! Today, we embark on a delightful journey into the heart of autumn, guided by the luminous words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. His poem, “The Harvest Moon,” offers not just a beautiful…
The Builders
Step into the timeless wisdom of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Builders,” a poem that beautifully articulates the profound impact each individual has on the grand structure of life and society. This enduring work invites readers to reflect on their contributions,…
Give Me Your Hand
Give Me Your Hand By Gabriela Mistral Give me your hand and give me your love, give me your hand and dance with me. A single flower, and nothing more, a single flower is all we’ll be. Keeping time in…
I Shall Not Pass This Way Again
I Shall Not Pass This Way Again By Eva Rose York I shall not pass this way again, Although it was bordered by flowers, Although I rest in fragrant bowers, And hear the singing Of songbirds winging To highest heaven…
The Sugar Plum Tree
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and imagination, to a delightful journey into the whimsical world of Eugene Field’s “The Sugar Plum Tree.” This beloved poem has captivated hearts for generations, offering a sweet escape into a land where dreams take…
As Imperceptibly as Grief
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning, to a journey into the heart of Emily Dickinson’s exquisite poem, “As Imperceptibly as Grief.” Prepare to uncover the subtle artistry and profound insights woven into every line of this remarkable work. We…
The Brain Is Wider Than the Sky
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to a fascinating journey into the boundless world of words. Today, we delve into a remarkable creation by one of America’s most enigmatic and brilliant poets, Emily Dickinson. Her poem, “The Brain Is Wider…
A Drop Fell on the Apple Tree
A Drop Fell on the Apple Tree A Drop fell on the Apple Tree – Another – on the Roof – A Half a Dozen kissed the Eaves – And made the Gables laugh – A few went out to…
The Man With The Hoe
Welcome, fellow explorers of language and meaning, to a journey into one of the most powerful and thought-provoking poems in English literature: Edwin Markham’s “The Man With The Hoe”. This poem, inspired by Jean-François Millet’s world-famous painting, speaks volumes about…
A Refusal to Mourn the Death by Fire of a Child in London
Never until the mankind making Bird beast and flower Fathering and all humbling darkness Tells with silence the last light breaking And the still hour Is come of the sea tumbling in harness And I must enter again the round…
A Far Cry from Africa
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into one of the most poignant and powerful poems of the twentieth century. Today, we delve into Derek Walcott’s “A Far Cry from Africa,” a work that challenges the mind and stirs the…
After the Winter
Some day, when trees have shed their leaves And against the morning’s white The shivering birds beneath the eaves Have sheltered for the night, We’ll turn our faces southward, love, Toward the summer isle Where bamboos spire the shafted grove…
Live Your Life
Live Your Life By Chief Tecumseh So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life,…
Checking Out Me History
Checking Out Me History By John Agard Dem tell me Dem tell me Wha dem want to tell me Bandage up me eye with me own history Blind me to my own identity Dem tell me bout 1066 and all…
Hymn
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of English literature’s very beginnings! Today, we uncover the profound beauty and historical significance of a foundational work: “Hymn,” often attributed to the venerable Caedmon. This ancient poem, a beacon…
Ithaka
As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. Laistrygonians, Cyclops, angry Poseidon, don’t be afraid of them: you’ll never find things like that on your way as long as…
Blowin’ in the Wind
How many roads must a man walk down Before you call him a man? How many seas must a white dove sail Before she sleeps in the sand? Yes, and how many times must the cannonballs fly Before they’re forever…