Tag: Verse

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.

I SAW A YOUNG MAN WALKING

I SAW A YOUNG MAN WALKING . The youth I met today was old, A child of early times, Much water had passed under bridge, How oft’ those church bells chimed. One hundred or more years, I’d say, They stood at young man’s grave to pray, And yet […]

MY AUBURN MA VOURNEEN

MY AUBURN MA VOURNEEN . Do you remember, ma vourneen, A hill where once we dreamed, Beneath the pines of summer where The shafts of sunlight gleamed. How they sparkled on the hummock, How they dappled all the green. Do you remember how you felt, My auburn ma […]