208 Results in the "Poetry" category


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      Chapter Four

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a woman's first flight experience from Tehran to Bandar Abbas on July 3, 1988, against the backdrop of Iran's economic hardship. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Tehran's struggles—families selling heirloom carpets for survival, men raising chickens in bathrooms, and desperate attempts to secure food. A haunting scene depicts young women risking prostitution on Revolution Street, with one girl violently apprehended by secret police. The protagonist's unease during her flight…
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      Just Folks

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      by LovelyMay Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest is a heartwarming collection of poems that celebrate the everyday lives, struggles, and joys of ordinary people, capturing the essence of kindness, simplicity, and the beauty of human connections.
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      A MARRIAGE

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      by LovelyMay In "A Marriage" from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the narrative unfolds with the wedding of a farmer's daughter, a celebration tinged with melancholy rather than joy. The wedding, intended for the family's private chapel, was relocated due to late permissions, reflecting on societal blames towards the Constitution. The procession was small, constrained by the physical demands of the journey to the church and societal norms—excluding the bride's mother and unmarried women from attendance. The…
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      by LovelyMay Sir Macklin is a tale from "The Bab Ballads" focusing on the stern, moralizing efforts of Sir Macklin, a priest determined to correct the wayward paths of three young men: Tom, Bob, and Billy. These youths, known for their vain and carefree dispositions, habitually spent their Sundays strolling and chatting in various parks and gardens, blatantly ignoring the Sabbath law and the principles of decency and restraint that Sir Macklin vehemently espoused. Sir Macklin, described as a priest of severe demeanor…
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      by LovelyMay In "The Three Taverns," a poem from his collection, Edwin Arlington Robinson explores themes of faith, destiny, perseverance, and the human condition through the monologue of a determined and introspective speaker, presumed to be Paul the Apostle, who reflects on his journey and impending trials as he approaches Rome. As he confronts the reality of his fate and the possibility of martyrdom, Paul contemplates the nature of faith, the challenge of sharing the transformative message of Christianity amidst…
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      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled A Roxbury Garden, the story opens with laughter echoing down sunlit paths as sisters Minna and Stella dash side by side, hoops rolling ahead like extensions of their glee. The gravel crackles beneath their shoes, and their sashes ripple behind them like banners in a breeze. Each twist and tumble of the hoops sparks new delight, as if the garden itself plays along, blooming brighter under their joy. With every chant—“Go, go, golden ring!”—the game lifts into something more…
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      Chapter Fifteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cyrus experiencing a vivid dream set in an elevated parking lot surrounded by blooming trees and yellow plains. Unlike his usual dreams, the setting emerges before the characters, creating a surreal atmosphere. Two figures eventually appear: basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, dressed in a retro uniform, and Cyrus’s imaginary younger brother, Beethoven, named after the dog from the 1992 film. The dream’s whimsical tone is established as the two men engage in playful banter,…
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      by LovelyMay In "Grass of Parnassus", the text weaves a contemplative narrative, exploring the theme of return and transformation. It begins with a poetic meditation on the soul's journey through life and its desire to merge once again with the eternal essence from which it originated. This eternal flame represents a form of pure being and consciousness that stands in stark contrast to the transient joys and sorrows that mark human existence. The passage suggests that while there is a yearning to return to this state…
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      by LovelyMay "The Mother's Question" delves into a son's reminiscence of his mother's care during his childhood, particularly on rainy days. The poem captures the nurturing concern of the mother, who would anxiously await her son's return, persistently inquiring if his feet were wet—a symbolic gesture of her deep-seated fear of him falling ill. This maternal ritual, involving the warming of stockings and preparation of slippers by the kitchen fire, vividly portrays the essence of a mother's love: a constant,…
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      by LovelyMay The chapter, titled "The Sailor Boy," is a poignant tale narrated by a young boy reflecting on his life and the significant influences upon it, despite his tender age of twelve. He begins with aspirations of adventure at sea, possibly rescuing a princess or surviving on a deserted island, fostered by the stories and surroundings of his northern homeland. The boy's life is intricately tied to a grand castle presided over by an Earl and his countess, which stands as a silent sentinel to the legacy and power…
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