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Masterful Poems: “Pied Beauty”
I don’t know about you, but springtime always draws me to praise the Creator. It must be something in the air (apart from the pollen). Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem “Pied Beauty” is a wonderful tool that leads us to praise the Creator of all things dappled.
“Passing and Glassing” by Christina Rossetti
Aging is inevitable, but aging with grace is optional. Rossetti uses mirrors and fading flowers to contrast two views of growing old.
Sail Away: Tolkien’s Frodo and Tennyson’s Ulysses
After their adventures, Tolkien’s Frodo and Tennyson’s Ulysses both longed to sail to the world’s end. What caused this longing, and did they find what they were looking for? Let’s find out!
The Rabbit Room on Poetry: “The Word Made Fresh”
Choosing and reading poetry may seem daunting, but Abram Van Engen has some great advice for beginners and pros alike.
Epic Poetry: The Iliad
Concrete language, vivid descriptions, and ancient perspective have made Homer’s The Iliad an enduring classic for millennia. And it’s a poem, too! For raw, manly power, it can’t be beat.
Selections from Shel Silverstein
Poetry can be a serious endeavor–but not always! Shel Silverstein shows us how poems written for kids can be just as fun and instructive for adults too.
Enjoy a few of these short classics, and see how poetry can enhance your day and your life!
“Birches” by Robert Frost
It’s time for the second post in our Appreciation of Poetry Semi-Series (a title I just made up to indicate the occasional discussion of randomly-selected poems on Past Watchful Dragons this year). We’re starting with one of my all-time favorite poems from one of America’s most beloved poets: “Birches” by Robert Frost.
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