249 Results with the "Poetry" genre


    • Chapter Thirteen Cover
      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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      Notes

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      by LovelyMay Notes opens a window into a rich tapestry of shared legacy between France and Scotland, woven through the story of Jeanne d’Arc. Her military campaign at Lagny, where she triumphed over the Burgundians under Franquet d’Arras, gains added depth when her Scottish connections are considered. One remarkable detail is the possibility that her iconic banner was created by a Scottish artist, perhaps a James Polwarth or someone from the Hume family. This visual symbol, which accompanied her into battle,…
      History • Poetry
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      The Grocery

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      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled The Grocery, the story shifts into the lively corner of a small-town store, where personal relationships and unpaid bills shape the day’s rhythm. A casual conversation between Alice and Leon opens not as conflict, but as routine—familiar words exchanged beneath the creak of the front door and the scent of dried goods. Leon, breezy and bold, reaches for cigars while casually requesting credit, assuming past favors still carry weight. Alice, poised yet firm, reminds him that…
    • Chapter Twenty-four: Orkideh Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cyrus Shams waking up disoriented in a Brooklyn hotel room, cold and wet from having urinated in his bed—a relapse of an old habit from his drinking days. Despite being sober now, the incident floods him with familiar shame and self-loathing, along with the practical dread of inconveniencing the hotel staff. Cyrus reflects on how these feelings were once routine during his alcoholism, intertwined with rituals of hiding his messes. The episode triggers a wave of existential despair,…
    • Chapter XVIII — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVIII opens with a direct question from Arjuna, who seeks to understand the difference between renunciation and the abandonment of action. Krishna responds with calm authority, distinguishing between the two with clarity. Renunciation means giving up desires behind actions, not necessarily the actions themselves. In contrast, abandonment refers to giving up attachment to results. This is a vital distinction in the pursuit of spiritual progress. One is not asked to withdraw from life, but to engage…
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