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Li Bai: The Immortal Poet of the Tang Dynasty
Life and Historical Context Li Bai was born in 701 in what is now Sichuan Province, China. Though details of his early life are somewhat unclear, it is believed that he came from a family of scholars. From a young age, he displayed exceptional literary talent and a keen interest in Taoism, which deeply influenced his poetry.
By Mr Ali12 months ago in Poets
Virgil and The Aeneid: The Poet and His Masterpiece
Virgil’s Life and Influences Born in 70 BCE in Andes, near Mantua in northern Italy, Virgil lived during a tumultuous period of Roman history marked by civil wars and the transition from the Republic to the Empire. His early works, Eclogues and Georgics, display his poetic genius and deep reverence for nature, pastoral life, and Roman values. Influenced by Greek poets like Homer and Theocritus, Virgil mastered the art of epic storytelling, blending mythological grandeur with political and philosophical insights.
By Mr Ali12 months ago in Poets
Salty Lungs
The depths of me have always been one with the sea Her waters a mirror that reflects my myriad of mystery the way of her waves
By Ellie Hoovs12 months ago in Poets
I Give likes and comments.
I Give likes and comments. I like, I comment, I cheer for you, But when it’s mine, where are you? You take the love, the praise, the views,
By Marie381Uk 12 months ago in Poets
Whiskers and Whimsy
Author's Insight: "This playful limerick imagines the joy of living as a carefree cat, free from life’s daily stresses. It’s a whimsical reminder to embrace simplicity and find delight in the little things. What animal would you choose to be, and why? Let your imagination roam wild! 🐾"
By mureed hussain12 months ago in Poets
(In)Ability To Listen
Why must every syllable I speak, be contested? As if all of the public stands against me, with not one, seeking understanding...
By Josh Morgan12 months ago in Poets
Love You Out Loud
I wish I could love you out loud but I cannot shout above the cacophony of your silence that echoes in the chasm you’ve carved out with your indifference
By Ellie Hoovs12 months ago in Poets
Chamomile Tea
I still have these sachets of chamomile tea that a stranger bought for me when I was in hiding. She said, ”everyone deserves a little comfort”
By Ellie Hoovs12 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
Bonfire Nights
It started with a spark that like a drop in still water rippled until the small softly undulating ripples
By Ellie Hoovs12 months ago in Poets
Ekphrastic 4
He came to me in his frontal-parietal-temporal-occipital-cerebellum mantle, the wispy wool of his scalp bleached like the heavens he separated from the Earth, from me.
By Wen Xiaosheng12 months ago in Poets
Midnight Malaise
I toss, I turn, I toss, I turn Breathe in, Breathe out Forget about the world While others watch it burn. Feet are in
By Amos Glade12 months ago in Poets