249 Results with the "Poetry" genre


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      The Hammers

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      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled The Hammers, the opening scene offers a quiet juxtaposition—an English estate slowly overtaken by time, where roses bloom beside crumbling walls and silence speaks louder than memory. The stillness is not merely rural peace but a kind of hush before the resurgence of national effort. Soon, that quiet is broken by rhythmic pounding—metal on metal, the sound of labor shaping destiny. In Frindsbury, 1786, the shipyards stir with the energy of creation as hammers rise and fall in…
    • Chapter Eighteen: Roya Shams/Mom Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator's vivid description of Leila, a woman whose striking presence transcends conventional beauty. Her sunglasses, confident demeanor, and animated conversation about eclectic topics make her magnetic, almost otherworldly. The taxi driver’s distracted driving underscores her allure, while her unfiltered cigarettes and casual defiance of norms—like removing her scarf—hint at her rebellious nature. The narrator is captivated, observing Leila as if she were a force of…
    • Chapter XII — The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII begins with a profound and timeless inquiry into the nature of divine devotion. Arjuna, driven by genuine spiritual curiosity, seeks clarity from Krishna regarding two paths—worshipping a personal, visible form of God versus meditating upon the formless, unmanifested aspect of the Divine. His question reflects a fundamental dilemma in spiritual practice: whether the tangible or intangible is more effective in bringing one closer to liberation. This chapter delves into what it truly means to…
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      Curly Locks

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      by LovelyMay Curly Locks opens with a gentle gaze upon a child, so young and untouched by the world, nestled in the safety of early innocence. The poem reflects on what, if anything, such a child could understand of pain, hope, or the quiet ache of growing older. There is no worry on that face—no trace of the burdens that life eventually brings. Instead, the child’s smile suggests a soul still basking in a simpler truth, one not yet colored by regret or complexity. The speaker wonders if this child, so full of…
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      Ballad: Haunted

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      by LovelyMay Haunted begins with a reflection not on the usual specters of graveyards or shadowed halls, but on the less visible phantoms that cling to memory—those born of social missteps and emotional bruises. The protagonist carries these burdens with a reluctant familiarity, haunted by moments society deemed failures. Black Monday looms, not for any ghostly threat but for the looming return to school, that universally dreaded ritual of rigid timetables, recitations, and cold stares. Early love, once bright and…
    • A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass Cover
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    • Ballad: Brave Alum Bey Cover
      by LovelyMay Brave Alum Bey stands as a cheerful yet curious figure, best remembered for his fearless spirit and endearing eccentricities. Along the peaceful riverbanks of Stamboul, he lived a life as gentle as the flowers he picked for Backsheesh, the lovely daughter of Rahat Lakoum. Their romance blossomed quietly, nurtured by daily gifts and mutual fondness, strengthened by the simplicity of shared rituals. While Backsheesh mastered culinary wonders, Alum Bey prepared for life’s unpredictable tides. When duty…
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      VERSE: Optimus

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      by LovelyMay Optimus opens with a caution that speaks directly to the well-meaning heart—the kind of person stirred by the sight of undone work, by silence when action is needed, and by the weight of tasks that seem to have been abandoned. A voice, noble in tone but dangerous in intent, whispers that it is right to step in and take on what others have left behind. It presents itself as a call to heroism, dressed in selflessness, yet it carries within it the seed of imbalance. The poem reveals this temptation as…
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      Spring Day

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      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled Spring Day, the narrative unfolds as a meditation on emotional contrast, beginning with grief and moving toward subtle renewal. It opens with the image of a boy mourning the loss of his beloved treasures, consumed by fire, leaving behind only ash and charred stone. The sorrow of this moment is underscored by the slow strike of a clock, a sound that signals the return to routine and the world’s indifference to personal loss. Yet this sense of detachment is not the chapter’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter explores the concept of grace through the perspective of Roya Shams, a woman who narrowly escaped death when her plane was mistakenly shot down by the USS *Vincennes*. Roya reflects on grace as an unearned gift, contrasting it with justice, which is transactional. She recounts how she traded passports with her lover, Leila, to help her flee Iran, only for Leila to perish in the crash instead. Roya grapples with the guilt of surviving while Leila died, framing her second chance at life as an…
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