The Meeting by Katherine Mansfield

Katherine Mansfield, an acclaimed writer and poet, is known for her exceptional storytelling and deep exploration of human emotions. Her poetry, just like her prose, offers a profound and unique perspective on life, love, and the complexities of relationships, delving into the depths of human experiences. Her poems touch upon themes of longing, loss, andContinue reading “The Meeting by Katherine Mansfield”

Will You Come by Edward Thomas

This past week, I walked the pathways of Kushiro Park in Burnaby, British Columbia, a perfect place for poetic inspiration. The serene surroundings and natural beauty provide an idyllic setting for reciting poetry and immersing oneself in the wonders of nature. “Will You Come” by Edward Thomas accompanied me as I meandered through the tranquilContinue reading “Will You Come by Edward Thomas”

Who has Seen the Wind? By Christina Rossetti

Welcome to Poetry in the Evening Who Has Seen the Wind?” is a poem written by Christina Rossetti. The poem is a contemplation on the mysteries of nature and the human experience. Christina Rossetti uses vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the elusive nature of the wind and its impact on the world around us.Continue reading “Who has Seen the Wind? By Christina Rossetti”

Let It Be Forgotten by Sara Teasdale

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”

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”