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  The Calling of the Heart - Poems...

  Barry Hunt

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   The heart is always calling us to listen intently as the seasons turn, listen intently through the wheel of the year, listen intently as each month whispers with divine intent. 
  When listening to these poems, I invite you to find a place where you can listen intently, a place where all things stand still and you feel the whispering of each month. 
  Listening intently is the path to forgiveness, empathy and compassion, the path to seeing ourselves in each other. Listen now, listen intently as each month whispers with divine intent.

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  The Awakening of Spring

  Frank Wedekind

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  The Awakening of Spring by Frank Wedekind is a groundbreaking and provocative drama that explores the emotional turmoil, curiosity, and struggles of adolescence in a society bound by rigid moral expectations. First published in 1891, this powerful play challenged the strict social conventions of its time by openly addressing themes of youth, sexuality, authority, and the consequences of silence surrounding education and personal growth. 📖
  
  Set in late 19th-century Germany, the story follows a group of teenagers who are beginning to confront the confusing transition from childhood to adulthood. As they struggle to understand their changing bodies, emotions, and desires, they face a world of adults who refuse to provide honest guidance or meaningful support. Instead of knowledge and understanding, the young characters encounter repression, fear, and misunderstanding.
  
  At the center of the drama are three students—Melchior, Wendla, and Moritz—each navigating the challenges of growing up in different ways. Melchior is intelligent and questioning, seeking rational explanations for the mysteries of life. Wendla is innocent and curious, eager to understand the world around her. Moritz, however, becomes overwhelmed by academic pressure and personal confusion, representing the devastating consequences of societal expectations and emotional isolation.
  
  Wedekind's bold and unflinching storytelling exposes the dangers of a culture that suppresses open discussion about sexuality, identity, and personal development. Through a series of intense and often tragic events, the play reveals how ignorance, fear, and strict authority can deeply harm young people who are searching for understanding and acceptance.
  
  Despite the controversy that surrounded its early performances—many of which were banned or censored—The Awakening of Spring eventually gained recognition as a landmark work of modern theatre. Its honest portrayal of adolescence and its critique of social hypocrisy helped pave the way for more open discussions about youth, education, and psychological development.
  
  Today, Wedekind's drama remains a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers and audiences around the world. 🌍 Through its raw emotional depth and fearless exploration of difficult themes, The Awakening of Spring stands as an enduring classic that challenges society to listen to the voices of the young and confront the consequences of silence.

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  Poetry of the senses

  Lawrence Winkler

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  My love of poetry was always unrequited. As with all young boys, my English teachers forced me to memorize and recite unintelligible Shakespearean sonnets and turn bad blood into worse ink. For the next half-century, I never gave it a chance. 
  But at the age of 71, poetry came in search of me.  
  The theme of ‘senses’ made sense. As a physician and winemaker, I would try to turn exquisite impressions into exquisite expressions, solvents for the soul dipped in dyes of the heart.  
  There are 17 poems in this sense-ational collection, each with a different form, climbing higher on the sensory evolutionary ladder from the cranial nerves to the prefrontal cortex and beyond.  
  Writing them was like dropping a rose petal into an elevator shaft and waiting for the echo.  
  Read these short, jagged-edged lines as imaginary gardens of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of dictionary.

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  The Two Noble Kinsmen

  Shakespeare and Fletcher

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  The Two Noble Kinsmen is a compelling and dramatic collaboration between William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, blending romance, rivalry, honor, and fate into a powerful theatrical experience. Inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's The Knight's Tale from The Canterbury Tales, this classic play explores the complexities of friendship, love, and loyalty set against the backdrop of ancient Greece.
  
  The story centers on two inseparable cousins, Palamon and Arcite, noble warriors who share a deep bond forged through honor and shared battles. Their devotion to one another is tested when they are captured during a war and imprisoned in Athens. While confined, they glimpse the beautiful Emilia, the sister of Queen Hippolyta. At that moment, both cousins fall passionately in love with her, unknowingly beginning a rivalry that will challenge their friendship and shape their destinies.
  
  What begins as admiration quickly grows into fierce competition. Though once united by loyalty and kinship, Palamon and Arcite become bitter rivals, each determined to win Emilia's heart. Their struggle is not merely a contest of affection but a profound test of honor, identity, and personal desire. The conflict between love and loyalty becomes the central tension of the play.
  
  As the narrative unfolds, the cousins are separated and experience very different paths. Arcite is released from prison but banished from Athens, while Palamon remains confined yet determined to escape. Fate eventually reunites them in a dramatic confrontation that leads to a formal tournament arranged by Theseus, Duke of Athens, who seeks to resolve the conflict with justice and dignity.
  
  Alongside the central rivalry, the play introduces additional characters and subplots that add humor, emotion, and depth to the story. One notable storyline follows the tragic devotion of the Jailer's Daughter, whose unrequited love for Palamon leads her into emotional turmoil. This subplot reflects the broader themes of passion and longing that run throughout the play.
  
  The Two Noble Kinsmen is rich with themes that Shakespeare and Fletcher explore with remarkable poetic skill. The play examines the fragile balance between friendship and romantic desire, questioning how easily human relationships can be transformed by love. It also reflects on the power of fate, suggesting that destiny often guides lives in ways beyond human control.
  
  Through vivid dialogue, dramatic tension, and emotional complexity, the play presents a powerful exploration of honor, rivalry, and sacrifice. The tournament that ultimately determines the outcome becomes not only a contest of strength and courage but also a moment where justice, love, and destiny intersect.
  
  Blending moments of intense drama with passages of humor and tenderness, The Two Noble Kinsmen stands as a fascinating example of Renaissance theatre and literary collaboration. Its characters struggle with choices that challenge their values and loyalties, making the story both timeless and deeply human.
  
  Today, The Two Noble Kinsmen remains an important part of the Shakespearean canon and a remarkable testament to the artistry of Shakespeare and Fletcher. With its powerful themes, dramatic conflicts, and unforgettable characters, the play continues to captivate readers and audiences who are drawn to stories of love, honor, and the unpredictable path of fate.

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  The Spanish Curate

  Beaumont and Fletcher

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  Set against the vibrant backdrop of early modern Spain, The Spanish Curate is a richly layered tragicomedy that blends humor, romance, and sharp social observation. Written by the celebrated Jacobean playwrights Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, this play offers a compelling exploration of morality, justice, and the complexities of human desire.
  
  At the heart of the story lies a web of intrigue involving love, deception, and corruption within both secular and religious spheres. The narrative follows the virtuous and intelligent Amaranta, a woman navigating the challenges of honor and affection in a society governed by rigid expectations. Alongside her journey unfolds the story of the titular Spanish curate, whose presence introduces both comedic relief and a pointed critique of clerical behavior.
  
  The play contrasts two central plotlines: one romantic and idealistic, the other satirical and biting. While young lovers struggle to overcome obstacles imposed by authority and circumstance, the subplot exposes hypocrisy within the church, portraying flawed clergy members entangled in greed and moral compromise. This dual structure allows Beaumont and Fletcher to balance lighthearted moments with deeper commentary on ethical decay and social injustice.
  
  Renowned for its witty dialogue and dynamic characters, The Spanish Curate reflects the theatrical brilliance of its authors, who were masters of blending genres. Their work captures the spirit of Jacobean drama—bold, expressive, and unafraid to challenge convention.
  
  This play remains a fascinating study of human behavior, illustrating timeless themes such as integrity, power, and the pursuit of love. Whether appreciated for its humor, its critique of institutions, or its dramatic tension, The Spanish Curate continues to resonate with readers and audiences alike, offering both entertainment and insight into the complexities of society and the human heart.

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  Keeping Count

  M. Travis Lane

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  Keeping Count, M. Travis Lane’s 18th collection of poetry, begins in the poet’s favourite terrain: short, condensed lyric that focuses on the natural world. “But pull a thread: music turns” Lane writes, and the book progressively defamiliarizes the reader, moving from ecopoetry to a longer poetry of interiority in the second section, concluding with a final section that focuses on issues of mortality. As George Elliott Clarke has written so aptly, “If you have not read Lane before, prepare to travel: Like T.S. Eliot, she wants you to have a transporting experience in your imagination. If you have read Lane before, prepare for fresh astonishment. She is Homeric breadth and Sapphic brevity."

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