Tag: Poetry

How Do I Love Thee? ~ Video

That single exchange became 574 letters over 20 months. Robert wrote to her constantly, passionate, philosophical, playful letters that treated her not as an invalid but as an equal. As a woman whose mind was as alive as her body was supposedly dying.

Ma Vourneen (My Darling) + VIDEO

When time and distance separate us, Then you will find the spirit of our togetherness, In a glass of wine. My darling, make it a long-stemmed glass, To remind you that even a minute apart is the longest one. . Fill it to its very brim to symbolize, […]

ALZHEIMER’S

ALZHEIMER’S . I think I just fell over, son, I really can’t be sure; Perhaps I just lay down awhile, I think it is the floor. Oh, I wish that I was younger, Less tired and bemused; Why do I, son, fall over? And why am I confused? […]

A Lost Generation of Geniuses

The poem captures the essence of stoicism, self-control, and moral fortitude. Kipling, who lost his only son on the battlefields of World War I (1914-1918) outlines various virtues and challenges, illustrating how balance, self-belief, and grace under pressure are essential for personal growth and success. The universal values presented in the poem have made it a source of inspiration across generations.