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Category Archives: poetry
“Conscientious Objector,” Edna St. Vincent Millay
Conscientious Objector I shall die, but that is all that I shall do for Death. I hear him leading his horse out of the stall; I hear the clatter on the barn-floor. He is in haste; he has business in … Continue reading
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“True Love,” Wisława Szymborska
True Love True love. Is it normal, is it serious, is it practical? What does the world get from two people who exist in a world of their own? Placed on the same pedestal for no good reason, drawn randomly … Continue reading
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“Pioneers,” Arthur W. Jose
Pioneers There is no word of thanks to hear, No word of praise to gain, But we, that must, in sun and dust, Tramp on across the plain: We know not how the orders come, Who bids the bugle blow … Continue reading
“Dirge Without Music,” Edna St. Vincent Millay
Joanna Russ passed away yesterday, after being in poor health for many years. Sarah Monette reminded me of this poem. Dirge Without Music I am not resigned to the shutting away of loving hearts in the hard ground. So it … Continue reading
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“Janus: Sonnet,” John M. Ford
Janus: Sonnet Sufficient time for faith and miracles We find we cannot fit into our days; And nothing’s left at all that joyous dwells Inside the heart. The spark of spirit stays Too small for dreamburst, and all earth may … Continue reading
Jane Kenyon, “Year Day”
I have a Valentine’s playlist up today at the new Heroes and Heartbreakers here. # Year Day We are living together on the earth. The clock’s heart beats in its wooden chest. The cats follow the sun through the house. … Continue reading
Siegfried Sassoon, “Secret Music”
Secret Music I keep such music in my brain No din this side of death can quell; Glory exulting over pain, And beauty, garlanded in hell. My dreaming spirit will not heed The roar of guns that would destroy My … Continue reading
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Siegfried Sassoon, “The Heritage”
The Heritage Cry out on Time that he may take away Your cold philosophies that give no hint Of spirit-quickened flesh; fall down and pray That Death come never with a face of flint: Death is our heritage; with Life … Continue reading
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Siegfried Sassoon, “At Daybreak”
At Daybreak I listen for him through the rain, And in the dusk of starless hours I know that he will come again; Loth was he ever to forsake me: He comes with glimmering of flowers And stir of music … Continue reading
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“The Lotus Eaters” guest post
There’s a (new) excerpt from The Duke and the Pirate Queen posted at RT Book Reviews. There’s also a message from the author. Which is me. And I’m posting about “The Lotus Eaters” and The Duke and The Pirate Queen … Continue reading