Publisher: The Poetry Business
These poems of memory and girlhood are powerful evocations of the changing body and the male gaze. A raw, absurdist humour provides a sense of defiance throughout, and the tone is in turns sad, angry, rue.– Hannah Lowe
A married woman recalls her obsession with movies and movie stars in her earlier days but then comes to realize she is much happier with reality.Show book
Holy Sparks is a collection of poems grounded in a belief in the kinship between the cosmos and its Creator. Biophilic imagery is used throughout the poems to suggest that reverence for the earth is a natural consequence of reverence for God. The language of poetry is used to interconnect the human, natural and sacred, and to express humanity's moral and ethical responsibility to our nonhuman kin. These poems question what it means for humans to live in right relationship with earth's lifesystems, and they suggest that our very identity is tied to our reverence for the natural world. They offer a space of confession, reparation and praise of what remains. Holy Sparks is a call to partake of Earth's wisdom so that we might participate in the Creator's ongoing work.Show book
Edwin Arlington Robinson was born on the 22nd December 1869 in Tide in Lincoln County, Maine. His childhood was described by him as ‘stark and unhappy’. His name was drawn out of a hat from a fellow vacationer from Arlington Massachusetts when fellow holiday makers decided that his parents had waited long enough at 6 months to name him. It was a name he despised and reflects the station to which his parents had placed him; their great hope at his birth were that he was a girl to complement their two sons. His pessimistic mood carried him to adulthood and a doomed encounter with Emma Loehen Shepherd who constantly encouraged his poetry. Edwin was thought too young to be her companion and so his elder, middle brother, Herman was assigned to her. It was a great blow to Edwin and during their marriage on February 12th, 1890, he stayed home and wrote ‘Cortege’ In the fall of 1891 Edwin entered Harvard, taking classes in English, French and Shakespeare. He felt at ease with the Ivy League and made great efforts to be published in one of the Harvard literary journals. Indeed, the Harvard Advocate published ‘Ballade of a Ship’ but then his career appeared to stall. His father died and although he returned to Harvard for a second year it was to be his last but also the start of some life-long friendships. In 1893 he returned to Gardiner Maine as the man of the household. Herman by this time had become an alcoholic, having suffered business failures, and was now to become estranged from Emma. Edwin began farming whilst he wrote and quickly developed a close relationship with Emma who had now moved back to Gardiner after Herman’s death with her children. Although he proposed twice, he was rejected and in consequence moved to New York to start afresh. But it was a salutary experience. Although surrounded by artists he had little money and life was difficult. In 1896 he published his own book, ‘The Torrent and the Night Before’, paying 100 dollars for 500 copies. Edwin wanted it to be a surprise for his Mother, but days before its arrival she died of diphtheria. His second volume, ‘The Children of the Night’, had a wider circulation. At the behest of President Roosevelt, whose son was an avid admirer, he was given a job in 1905 at the New York Customs Office although it appears his real job was “to help American letters”. Either way his success began to widen and his influence proper. During the 1920s he won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three separate occasions. In 1922 for ‘Collected Poems’ again in 1925 for ‘The Man Who Died Twice’ and finally in 1928 for ‘Tristram’. During the last twenty years of his life he became a regular summer resident at the MacDowell Colony in New Hampshire, where he became the object of fascination by several women. But he never married. Edwin Arlington Robinson died of cancer on the 6th April 1935 in the New York Hospital in New York. He was 65.Show book
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Poetry of Becoming: A Decade of Reflection by Glenn S. Duquette is a poignant collection of poems that captures the essence of love, loss, resilience, and the beauty of everyday life. Dedicated to his late wife, Bonnie Duquette, whose words and spirit profoundly inspired the author, this anthology is a heartfelt tribute to their shared journey and the universal themes of humanity. From tender reflections on relationships to evocative imagery of nature and life's challenges, each poem invites readers to explore the depths of emotion and the power of perseverance. Whether through the lens of personal growth, faith, or the bonds of love, Duquette's verses resonate with authenticity and hope. The Poetry of Becoming is a timeless collection for anyone seeking inspiration, solace, or a deeper understanding of life's intricate tapestry. With heartfelt dedication and a vivid portrayal of the human spirit, this book serves as a celebration of the unspoken connections that shape our world. Perfect for lovers of poetry and those who cherish stories of transformation and reflection, this collection will leave an enduring impression on your heart.Show book
The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives. But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poets, who brim with talent and verse, on a range of subjects and themes that we can all enjoy. In this volume we explore Artists and whether they be painters, novelists and the like were as equally adept and famed for their poetry and verse.Show book
Dante Alighieri’s Inferno is the first part of The Divine Comedy, a poetic journey through Hell. Guided by the Roman poet Virgil, Dante travels through nine concentric circles of torment, each punishing souls according to the gravity of their sins—from lust and gluttony to treachery and betrayal. As he descends deeper into the frozen core where Satan resides, Dante confronts the consequences of moral corruption and divine justice. A profound allegory of spiritual crisis and redemption, Inferno blends vivid imagery, classical philosophy, and Christian theology to explore human sin, repentance, and the soul’s path toward God.Show book
