Ekphrastic

The Silence of the Gods
Some of us must summon the bravery To venture deep into the wilderness To consult the gods, the better to see What has caused their silent, strange bitterness
By D. J. Reddall11 months ago in Poets
The Last Storm
The wind howled through the empty streets, carrying with it the scent of rain that would never come. The sky, a dull shade of gray, loomed over the remains of a once-thriving city. Crumbling buildings stood like forgotten tombstones, their windows shattered, their walls cracked by time and neglect. The world had dried up, leaving nothing but dust and despair in its wake.
By Pranshu verma11 months ago in Poets
Louise Glück: A Poet of Deep Introspection and Lyrical Elegance
Early Life and Influences Born in New York City on April 22, 1943, Glück grew up in Long Island. From a young age, she exhibited a deep love for literature and the written word. However, her teenage years were marked by personal struggles, including a battle with anorexia nervosa. These early experiences with suffering and recovery would later influence the themes of her poetry, particularly her exploration of pain, survival, and identity. She attended Sarah Lawrence College and later Columbia University, though she did not earn a formal degree. Instead, she dedicated herself to the craft of poetry, studying under the guidance of influential poets and mentors.
By Mr Ali11 months ago in Poets
Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy
Background and Structure The poem is composed of 100 cantos, divided into three sections: Inferno (34 cantos) Purgatorio (33 cantos)
By Mr Ali11 months ago in Poets
Walls
Walls work both ways One day you say hooray The next, you can’t stay Because walls work both ways _________________ The photo: Konrad Schumann jumping over the early Berlin Wall.
By Atomic Historian11 months ago in Poets
Rowing Out
The desire to escape increases But when the world entire has gone mad On what remote shore can one fit pieces Into a pattern that makes the heart glad?
By D. J. Reddall11 months ago in Poets
Decline
The world was beautiful so we celebrated it We picked up our charcoal and sketched what we saw On rock faces we painted the plains and the creatures
By C.Z.12 months ago in Poets
Rumi: The Mystic Poet of Love and Spirituality
Rumi’s Early Life and Spiritual Journey Rumi was born into a family of scholars and mystics. His father, Baha al-Din Walad, was a well-respected theologian and jurist, whose teachings greatly influenced Rumi’s early education. Due to the Mongol invasions sweeping through Central Asia, Rumi’s family migrated westward, eventually settling in Konya, in present-day Turkey. It was here that Rumi established himself as a scholar and teacher, following in his father’s footsteps.
By Mr Ali12 months ago in Poets
Euphonic Dreams in a Digital Dawn
In the quiet hum of dawn's embrace, Where digital dreams weave through time and space, Euphonic whispers in circuits ignite, A symphony born from the silent night.
By Obsidian Pages12 months ago in Poets
Echoes of Time: A Cry for Justice
Oh Time, watch over me, Rise and wake up, can’t you see? America’s cruelty reigns, Crushing Gaza’s hopes and dreams. Oh Time, why do you stand still? Write and mark this bitter will, Homes are shattered, souls are crying, Hearts are broken, dreams are dying.
By Ali Sadeek Ahmed12 months ago in Poets
Coup
The cat was on the prowl Not a creature was stirring Not even a mouse Because the call was coming from inside the house
By Atomic Historian12 months ago in Poets
The Liar's Empire
What would happen if the truth did become Relative, subjective, personal, vague? A nebulous, grey pandemonium Such that survivors can't recall a plague?
By D. J. Reddall12 months ago in Poets