Favorite poet? e.e. cummings, who wrote "i carry your heart, i carry it in my heart," one of the most beautiful poems about loving someone ever written.
The first poem that comes to mind for me is "If" by Rudyard Kipling--who has unfortunately written some problematic (to say it nicely) things. I always enjoy Roald Dahl's poems that are usually presented as songs, particularly in James and the Giant Peach, or in his Revolting Rhymes. I like Bukowski's poems too. Warren Zevon is one of my favorites. I like the story of Sam Garland! Thank you for sharing that! What a nice thing to leave little poems around the internet for people to find. I think that's an appropriate way to deal with the absurdity of social media. Bill Waterson (of Calvin and Hobbes) writes the occasional illustrated poem as part of his strip. Those are good too!
Never heard of Sam Garland - never on Reddit so maybe that's why. Loved the ones you shared. Now onto your questions. Favorite poem thus far: Funeral Blues by W.H. Auden. It speaks to grief so succinctly and powerfully that I am left weak-kneed and in tears every time I read it. Favorite Poet: Charles Bukowski. His poems are an acquired taste. The man gets out of bed, scratches himself, looks like he drank all night (which he probably did) then sits at his desk and writes a poem about loss and getting old that makes you lean against a wall and take deep breaths. Yeah, that's it for me.
Also a fan of Wallace Stevens and Thomas Hardy. As a native New Englanders, I'll always have a soft spot for a Robert Frost even though he's not "cool" anymore.
My favorite poem is probably “The Second Coming” by William Butler Yeats. Phenomenal ending. I also love “La Belle Dame sans Merci: A Ballad” by John Keats. The line “and no birds sing” is miraculous in that it stops the poem in its tracks and its mechanics perfectly capture the mood he’s expressing.
Since I studied Persian history… RUMI or HAVIZ. There is nothing more romantic and mysterious than listening to or reading their prophetic words.
KEATS… when it's your final senior year and your English teacher's favourite poet and you're going to be examined on Keat's poetry. You learn to appreciate the old world charm and language of yesteryear.
I've not read a great deal of American literature or poetry… Australian's are more English and Asian influenced. However… I am rectifying that and have had some incredible recommendations… so far
E. E. CUMMINGS… I adore his words and the way he styled | laid them out on the page.
this next author (recommended)… SAMUEL DELANEY. I've only read his novel, Dhalgren… HFFMO… it's poetic prose at its finest!!
I'm going to be biased with this contemporary poet. I get to work with his poetry. Simply… it's time the entire world reads and recognises the gift his writing is-- ROMAN NEWELL
I read poetry daily. From budding poets to more seasoned authors. One's senses are piqued by each visually captivating word written. Poetry evokes emotion. Some days it brings smiles and other times, its words, I have tears falling. That's the reason poetry is special. Poetry touches my soul deeply.
Now… turn that prose and have it sing poetically… those are the writers and authors you digest daily.
Read more poetry (and prose) people will be richer for the experience.
* Thank you Linda for your own captivating words and thoughts expressed.
Favorite poet? e.e. cummings, who wrote "i carry your heart, i carry it in my heart," one of the most beautiful poems about loving someone ever written.
The first poem that comes to mind for me is "If" by Rudyard Kipling--who has unfortunately written some problematic (to say it nicely) things. I always enjoy Roald Dahl's poems that are usually presented as songs, particularly in James and the Giant Peach, or in his Revolting Rhymes. I like Bukowski's poems too. Warren Zevon is one of my favorites. I like the story of Sam Garland! Thank you for sharing that! What a nice thing to leave little poems around the internet for people to find. I think that's an appropriate way to deal with the absurdity of social media. Bill Waterson (of Calvin and Hobbes) writes the occasional illustrated poem as part of his strip. Those are good too!
Never heard of Sam Garland - never on Reddit so maybe that's why. Loved the ones you shared. Now onto your questions. Favorite poem thus far: Funeral Blues by W.H. Auden. It speaks to grief so succinctly and powerfully that I am left weak-kneed and in tears every time I read it. Favorite Poet: Charles Bukowski. His poems are an acquired taste. The man gets out of bed, scratches himself, looks like he drank all night (which he probably did) then sits at his desk and writes a poem about loss and getting old that makes you lean against a wall and take deep breaths. Yeah, that's it for me.
Gotta go with Rumi — but I'm delighted to learn about Poems For Your Sprog!!
Favorite poem: Fern Hill by Dylan Thomas.
Also a fan of Wallace Stevens and Thomas Hardy. As a native New Englanders, I'll always have a soft spot for a Robert Frost even though he's not "cool" anymore.
My favorite poem is probably “The Second Coming” by William Butler Yeats. Phenomenal ending. I also love “La Belle Dame sans Merci: A Ballad” by John Keats. The line “and no birds sing” is miraculous in that it stops the poem in its tracks and its mechanics perfectly capture the mood he’s expressing.
Since I studied Persian history… RUMI or HAVIZ. There is nothing more romantic and mysterious than listening to or reading their prophetic words.
KEATS… when it's your final senior year and your English teacher's favourite poet and you're going to be examined on Keat's poetry. You learn to appreciate the old world charm and language of yesteryear.
I've not read a great deal of American literature or poetry… Australian's are more English and Asian influenced. However… I am rectifying that and have had some incredible recommendations… so far
E. E. CUMMINGS… I adore his words and the way he styled | laid them out on the page.
this next author (recommended)… SAMUEL DELANEY. I've only read his novel, Dhalgren… HFFMO… it's poetic prose at its finest!!
I'm going to be biased with this contemporary poet. I get to work with his poetry. Simply… it's time the entire world reads and recognises the gift his writing is-- ROMAN NEWELL
I read poetry daily. From budding poets to more seasoned authors. One's senses are piqued by each visually captivating word written. Poetry evokes emotion. Some days it brings smiles and other times, its words, I have tears falling. That's the reason poetry is special. Poetry touches my soul deeply.
Now… turn that prose and have it sing poetically… those are the writers and authors you digest daily.
Read more poetry (and prose) people will be richer for the experience.
* Thank you Linda for your own captivating words and thoughts expressed.
This was a fantastic article, and great to have met the sprog poet. I will have to explore the work further.