Sara Teasdale’s poem “Let It Be Forgotten” is a brief yet powerful piece that reflects the poet’s desire to forget the past and move on. Let It Be Forgotten by Sara Teasdale Let it be forgotten, as a flower is forgotten, Forgotten as a fire that once was singing gold, Let it be forgotten forContinue reading “Let It Be Forgotten by Sara Teasdale”
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“Dear March – Come In” by Emily Dickinson
“Dear March – Come In” is a poem by Emily Dickinson that explores the theme of nature and its changing seasons. Emily Dickinson structured “Dear March – Come In”, as a conversation between the narrator and March, personified as a guest being welcomed into the narrator’s home. The narrator is eager to greet March, asContinue reading ““Dear March – Come In” by Emily Dickinson”
After the Winter Rain by Ina Coolbrith
After the Winter Rain by Ina Coolbrith After the winter rain, Sing, robin! Sing, swallow! Grasses are in the lane, Buds and flowers will follow. Woods shall ring, blithe and gay, With bird-trill and twitter, Though the skies weep to-day, And the winds are bitter. Though deep call unto deep As calls the thunder, AndContinue reading “After the Winter Rain by Ina Coolbrith”
Spring Under the Cherry Blossoms
“What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.” Kobayashi Issa, Poems Kobayashi Issa speaks of the beauty of life and the fragility of existence. The brevity of life and the transient beauty of cherry blossoms compels us to reflect on the briefness of a human life. There is a subtle call to action,Continue reading “Spring Under the Cherry Blossoms”
Surprised by Joy
‘Surprised by Joy’ is a heart-breaking poem written by William Wordsworth when recalling the grief of his daughter, Catherine’s passing. The poem is written in the form of a sonnet, with the first eight lines describing his initial shock and disbelief, and the last six lines expressing his deep sorrow and regret. “Surprised by Joy”Continue reading “Surprised by Joy”
Standing on the Banks of the Cheakamus River
Reciting poetry in nature is an extraordinary experience. Perhaps it is the way that words sound when surrounded by the noise and vibrations of the outdoors. Words resonate and energize the spirit when spoken out loud, carried by the wind into the unknown. Words carried by the wind into the unknown. This summer, we attendedContinue reading “Standing on the Banks of the Cheakamus River”
Lady Budd 