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Moon Of Light
Oh, moon of light in skies so vast, A silver glow that holds me fast. You rise when sun must take its rest, A beacon bright, a soul caressed.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️about a year ago in Poets
String
They fling us into this world alone Tell us to look at the wonder to behold Told to seek our hearts desire The one that lights our fire
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
The Quiet Power of Restraint
In dealing with people as you rarely get any ideally, it should be less of the talking, controlling the tongue, making very little attempt at it, and being very caring and soft with people. Try not to brag, particularly when coming from a personal inferiority complex.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Poets
Wither and Fade
Don’t give me things that wither and fade Give me the grass that has strong blades Give me a song that draws me hither Don’t dither and doubt
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Allen Ginsberg: Voice of the Beat Generation
Early Life and Influences Born on June 3, 1926, in Newark, New Jersey, Irwin Allen Ginsberg grew up in a family steeped in literary and cultural consciousness. His father, Louis Ginsberg, was a poet and high school teacher, while his mother, Naomi, was a politically active member of the Communist Party and suffered from severe mental illness, including paranoid schizophrenia. Naomi’s struggles profoundly influenced Ginsberg's work, particularly in his haunting poem Kaddish, which chronicles her life and death with heartbreaking candor.
By Mr Aliabout a year ago in Poets
Sylvia Plath (1932–1963): A Profound Voice in Confessional Poetry
Life and Background Sylvia Plath was born on October 27, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Otto Plath, a German-born professor of entomology, and Aurelia Schober Plath, a second-generation Austrian-American. Her early years were marked by academic brilliance and creativity, but also by emotional challenges. Plath’s father died when she was just eight years old, a loss that deeply affected her and became a recurring theme in her poetry.
By Mr Aliabout a year ago in Poets
Will I ever?
What if I ruin everything? What if I can never say what I truly want to? I wish, just for once, that someone could teach me how to let it all out.
By Whispers of romanceabout a year ago in Poets
A Symphony of Love
A Symphony of Love Under roses' bloom and moonlit skies, love whispers softly, a melody only the heart can truly recognize. It’s not confined to fleeting romance or grand gestures but finds its strength in the bonds we nurture every day. A friend’s embrace after a trying moment, the laughter shared over simple joys, or the quiet comfort of knowing someone’s presence lights your world.
By Angie greenabout a year ago in Poets
Succinct
It started with a smile Sealed with a wink Oh, to be succinct How do you put all your love into one day When it’s as broad as a rainbow
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Can You Be Too Smart for Your Own Good?
When you learn to feign ignorance, you'll surprisingly find that you don't need to prove your knowledge or expose those who are insincere. Don't force yourself on others, and don't let others force themselves on you. For the rest of my life, I'll cherish those who cherish me and let go of those who don't. I deserve both the initial chance encounter and the final farewell.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Poets
Decluttering This Week
Organize Like A Boss Does this mean toss? OLAB for short With a cohort ~ Decluttering I’m not muttering
By Denise E Lindquistabout a year ago in Poets
Maya Angelou: The Voice of Resilience and Empowerment
Early Life and Challenges Maya Angelou was born as Marguerite Annie Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. Her older brother, Bailey Jr., nicknamed her "Maya," derived from calling her "My Sister." Her childhood was marked by turbulence and trauma. At the age of eight, Maya was sexually assaulted by her mother’s boyfriend. Following this, she stopped speaking for nearly five years, believing her words had caused his death after he was killed shortly after she revealed what had happened. During this period of silence, she developed a deep love for literature, memorizing works by Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, and Black poets like Paul Laurence Dunbar.
By Mr Aliabout a year ago in Poets