Song from ‘The Indian Emperor’ by John Dryden

JOHN DRYDEN
English poet and dramatist
(1631 – 1700)
Song from The Indian Emperor
Ah, fading joy, how quickly art thou past!
Yet we thy ruin haste.
As if the cares of human life were few,
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The Raven : Edgar Allan Poe

One of my favorites among Poe’s poems. It was difficult to select one poem among so many but I love this for its musical style and the supernatural element in it. It thrills me each time I read it.
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.—A Dream within a Dream
The [...]

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Two Poems From The Rossetti Manuscript Part I by William Blake

When I read the ‘Songs of Innocence’ , I wanted more. I got myself a copy of “collective poems of Blake” and fell in love with the simple yet effective word play. here are two of my favorites. Enjoy!!
1.
Never seek to tell thy Love
Never seek to tell thy love,
Love that never told can [...]

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Two poems by Ogdan Nash

Ogden Nash (1902 – 1971 ) America’s Laureate of Light Verse
Candy is dandy,
but liquor is quicker — ON
I love his poems. It was a pleasure to discover some which I had not read before. Simple verses, sometimes humorous, insightful, whimsical, and sometimes nonsensical and immensely enjoyable. Even the titles of his poems [...]

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Lover’s Gifts by Rabindranath Tagore

“When the voice of the Silent touches my words. I know him and therefore know myself.” Tagore
Everyone knows about this great poet, song writer, painter and story teller. Gurudev has been an inspiration for me since childhood. Every poem, every story has left a deep impression. His poems are spiritual, sublime, [...]

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George Gray by Edgar Lee Masters

George Gray is part of The Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters (1868-1950). What an unconventional book both in style and content. voices of the dead .. never read anything like this before. Each dead citizen has a story to tell and the free verse narration is awesome. I am still reading the book [...]

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PAD Challenge: Day 22.. work

April PAD Challenge:Day22
For today’s prompt, I want you to write a work-related poem. Work doesn’t have to be the main feature of the poem, but I want you to “work” it in somehow. And remember: There are different types of work. Of course, there are the activities that gain you fortune and fame (or not), [...]

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Day21PAD Challenge: haiku

My haiku submission for the April PAD Challenge: Day21
The prompt
1. Write a haiku. The haiku is not just a form but a genre of poetry. (Click here to read more about the haiku.) People sometimes go into writing a haiku and end up with a senryu or a faux-ku, but it’s all good (and all [...]

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Day 20 poetry challenge: Rebirth

this is my entry for April PAD Challenge: Day20
The prompt
For today’s prompt, I want you to write a poem of rebirth. There are many different types of rebirth available, including the changing of the seasons, the beginning of the day, religious or spiritual rebirth, a reconfirmation of good in people, re-learning how to love, etc. [...]

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April PAD Challenge Day19:The Mob

I missed the day 18 due to health reasons. here is the poem for day 19.
April PAD Challenge: Day19
Perhaps appropriately, today’s prompt is to write an angry poem. That is, a poem about someone or something that gets angry. Could be a person, animal, or even them there angry clouds. As usual, I’m excited [...]

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