249 Results with the "Poetry" genre


    • Ballad: The Ghost, The Gallant, The Gael, And The Goblin Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Ghost, The Gallant, The Gael, And The Goblin" unfolds in a realm where fantasy treads lightly over reality, blending the charm of the eerie with the curiosity of the absurd. In the twilight edge of an unsettled suburb, a ghost and a goblin sauntered in uneasy companionship, each carrying a distinct energy. The ghost, a relic of melancholic tragedy, moved with quiet dignity, his presence evoking shivers and thoughts of long-forgotten sorrows. The goblin, on the other hand, brimmed with kinetic…
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      Lazarus

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      by LovelyMay Lazarus is introduced as more than a biblical figure revived from the tomb; he becomes a quiet monument to the silence that often follows revelation. His resurrection is not framed as a triumph but as a riddle, deepening the mystery rather than dissolving it. To those around him, especially Mary and Martha, he is both familiar and foreign—alive but unreachable, present but hollowed by what he has seen. Where Martha once bustled with care, she now carries the ache of losing her brother twice: first to…
    • Ballad: The Cunning Woman Cover
      by LovelyMay The Cunning Woman begins by painting a life that seems almost enchanted. Bill and Jane, residents of a quiet Arcadian village, share a love that’s both deep and delightfully simple. They are untouched by the turbulence of broader society—stock market fluctuations, political strife, or aristocratic intrigues have no place in their sunlit fields. Bill’s strength lies in the soil, in the honest labor of the land, while Jane finds joy among the flowers she tends. Their love, set to song and laughter,…
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      The Cross-Roads

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      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled The Cross-Roads, the story opens with a silent fracture, one that grows steadily between Charlotta and her husband, Herr Altgelt. His devotion to music becomes an escape from the quiet turmoil within their home, each note pulled from his violin carving out more space between them. Charlotta, once content in his presence, now feels invisible—her feelings reduced to background noise as he retreats into the structure of his compositions. Her locket, once cherished, now tightens in her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter introduces Roya Shams, a woman living in Tehran in 1987, who reflects on her ambivalence toward life and the constraints of her marriage. She describes her limited personal freedoms, cherishing small moments of solitude like sipping tea or doodling, which stand in stark contrast to her domestic responsibilities. Roya’s husband, Ali, is friends with Gilgamesh, a police officer, and the two men take annual trips to Rasht, leaving Roya briefly free from the exhaustion of constant scrutiny.…
    • Chapter VI — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI begins by reframing the meaning of renunciation and spiritual practice in a way that dissolves common misconceptions. Krishna explains to Arjuna that a true renouncer is not someone who abandons action, but one who renounces attachment to the results. Such a person continues to fulfill responsibilities, not for reward, but as an offering. This form of detached action purifies the heart and makes the practitioner ready for higher spiritual development. It’s a message that blends practicality…
    • The Lure That Failed Cover
      by LovelyMay The Lure That Failed begins with a portrait of a whimsical land, full of colors brighter than any real-world palette and joys untouched by adult concerns. It’s a place where laughter is never forced and no one ever grows tired, hungry, or grumpy. Everything sweet is in endless supply—chocolate and cookies fall like blessings from the sky, and not a single child is told to wait before having more. The sun never sets too early, and bedtime simply doesn’t exist. In this place, puppies play gently,…
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    • VERSE: GOLDEN WORDS Cover
      by LovelyMay Golden Words speaks not just to poetry lovers but to anyone who has ever felt the weight of a promise or the sting of a misused phrase. Right at the heart of the poem lies the belief that language, when overused or applied thoughtlessly, loses the gravity it was meant to hold. Some words carry more than meaning—they carry legacy, memory, and a sense of duty. In the modern rush of conversation, words like “Love” and “Honour” are often thrown around like confetti, sparkling briefly but quickly…
    • Ballad: Ben Allah Achmet; — Or, The Fatal Tum Cover
      by LovelyMay Ben Allah Achmet; - Or, The Fatal Tum begins with a clash of worlds, not through conflict, but through longing. A distinguished Turkish gentleman finds himself adrift in a quiet English town, enchanted by a woman far removed from his origin or status. Despite his exotic charm and wealth, his courtship is hindered not by rejection, but by silence—an affection that never reaches its intended heart. Unbeknownst to him, another suitor silently pursues the same woman. That man, Doctor Brown, is a local…
    • Ballad: Annie Protheroe. A Legend of Stratford-Le-Bow Cover
      by LovelyMay Annie Protheroe finds her story woven into one of the most unusual romantic tragedies to grace the streets of Stratford-le-Bow. A modest post office clerk by day and a tender-hearted dreamer by nature, Annie becomes deeply involved with Gilbert Clay—a man feared by many, admired by some, and known to all as the local executioner. Their courtship thrives in the strangest of places: quiet graveyards, shaded gardens, and whispered exchanges under an elderberry tree. In their world, gallows and hanging ropes…
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