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VERSE: TRUE HONOURS
In "True Honours," an intimate narrative unfolds as an elderly, blind uncle recounts his life's journey and unfulfilled dreams to his young niece, seeking to instill a lesson of true honor beyond worldly recognition. As a young man, the uncle had ambitious visions of earning distinction through acts of valor, charity, and artistic creation, inspired by his reading of knights and noble quests. However, life's cruel realities, crowned by the loss of his sight, shifted his dreams from personal glory to a more…-
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VERSE: HOMEWARD BOUND
In "Homeward Bound," we observe a penetrating narrative that centers around a sailor's endurance through devastating adversity. Six-and-thirty years ago, the narrator faced a catastrophic tempest, leading to his shipwreck off red Algiers. Surprisingly, amidst experienced sailors, his resolve remained unshaken, fostered by the life treasures he yearned for, which made death an unacceptable outcome. His struggle for survival led him to the shores, where instead of the ocean's pitiless rocks, he encountered…-
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VERSE: THE VOICE OF THE WIND
In "The Voice of the Wind," a stirring poem from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the author invites us to a cozy setting around a fire on a blustery night, only to plunge us into the wind's tempestuous tales. The poem begins with an invitation to stoke the hearth and huddle close, not merely for warmth but to seek solace and unity against the night's unsettling chorus—the wind's relentless howl. This wind, more clamorous than the sea's roar, seems almost sentient, bearing witness to scenes of sorrow…-
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VERSE: GOD’S GIFTS
In the poem "God's Gifts" from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," a stark contrast is drawn between two scenarios involving the gift of a child to Earth by God, each unfolding with echoing symmetry but diverging outcomes based on Earth's reception of this gift. Initially presented is a child, described as "Weak, innocent, and undefiled," whose arrival on Earth is met with cold disdain. The world, personified as a harsh and neglectful guardian, curses the child's birth, assigning it a "tarnished name"…-
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VERSE: A TOMB IN GHENT
"A Tomb in Ghent" offers a narrative that weaves together music, passion, and the evocative setting of Ghent through the life course of an English family transplanted by economic necessity. The tale begins with a portrait of a young maiden, characterized by her English heritage, quick step, and a predilection for singing ancient chants and complex melodies that betray a deep connection to a musical past—tones evoking Palestrina and Scarlatti. This singing habit becomes a narrative thread that draws us…-
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VERSE: GIVE ME THY HEART
Thine alone, My God, my All Thou art!” She left the darkened church at peace, Her heart no longer riven, For she had given her heart to God, And found the key to heaven. The once buzzing church had emptied, leaving its sacred halls filled with echoes of the departed congregation. Amidst the fading sounds and dimly lit ambience, a solitary figure remained knelt in prayer, her soul burdened with an invisible weight. Amid the serenity of the church, her pleas for guidance and salvation broke the silence, a…-
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VERSE: THE WAYSIDE INN
The Wayside Inn, nestled just beyond the village, presented a serene image with its low, white structure embraced by the cool shade of green trees and an adjacent orchard rich with red-cheeked apples peeking over the green fence. This picturesque setting, complete with a well below where children often stopped to draw water, became a haven for weary travelers and footsore wanderers. One could not miss the unique purple Judas Tree among the branches, adding a touch of color to the already vibrant…-
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VERSE: MY JOURNAL
In the poem "My Journal," set against the backdrop of a dreary evening, the speaker delves into an ancient, dust-covered journal, its clasps worn and pages faded, to revisit the chronicles of bygone days lit by the blaze of charred logs. The poem unfolds as a journey through the past, where childhood dreams of glory captured on the fresh, early pages of the journal gradually give way to the realities of life's challenges and pains. The speaker recollects the naive ambitions and the inevitable…-
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The Bhagavad-Gita
The Bhagavad-Gita, a revered scripture in Hindu philosophy, is a spiritual dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Through this profound discourse, Krishna imparts timeless wisdom on duty, righteousness, selflessness, and the paths to spiritual liberation, blending philosophy, ethics, and devotion into a guide for living a meaningful life.-
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CHAPTER X -The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter X of the Bhagavad-Gita, Lord Krishna extends his discourse to Arjuna, emphasizing the uniqueness and vast extent of his divine existence. Krishna begins by asserting that neither the multitude of gods nor the ancient sages fully comprehend his true nature. He alone is free from sin and possesses wisdom, for he is the unborn, undying origin of all creation. The variety of natural qualities and emotions humans experience—intelligence, skill, truthfulness, joy, sorrow, fear, and courage, among…-
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