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The Day of Days

by LovelyMay — The Day of Days arrives quietly but carries a joy that children never forget. It begins with the hopeful glance outside, barefoot dreams dancing in young minds as warm breezes signal winter’s retreat. Shoes become a burden, socks a nuisance, and the long-awaited plea—“Can we go barefoot now?”—echoes with the confidence that spring has finally won. Mothers hesitate, instinctively protective, but the sun’s persistence softens their concern. Permission is granted not with ceremony but with a…
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VERSE: GOD’S GIFTS

by LovelyMay — God's Gifts opens with a quiet, solemn truth. When a soul is entrusted to the world—pure, delicate, and unknown—its future is shaped less by fate and more by how it is received. The poem explores this delicate dance between divine intention and human response. In the first tale, a child is brought into the world, faultless and new, yet burdened immediately by society’s neglect. No kindness is offered. Instead, judgment, poverty, and shame shape his earliest days. His growth is surrounded not by…
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Ballad: Thomas Winterbottom Hance

by LovelyMay — Thomas Winterbottom Hance stands as a comical legend in his quiet English corner, revered for his unmatched finesse with a saber. Each morning, without fail, he slices through legs of mutton, fabric, and other helpless items with surgical precision, drawing gasps from bystanders and admiration from locals. His skill is performed not in battle, but in display—an art form that no enemy challenges, yet one that remains astonishing. Across the sea in Calais, however, this daily exhibition draws scorn rather…
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Rahel to Varnhagen

by LovelyMay — Rahel to Varnhagen begins not with declarations but with tension. Rahel wrestles with the uncertainty that follows vulnerability, unsure if her unveiled self will draw Varnhagen in or quietly push him away. She has handed over not just letters but pieces of her past, marked with passion, joy, and anguish—memories that once felt private, now bared in stark light. His silence in response unsettles her. Was he unmoved, or simply choosing not to react? The lack of immediate judgment leaves her adrift, unsure…
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Ballad: Emily, John, James, And I. A Derby Legend

by LovelyMay — A Derby Legend unfolds not just as a tale of love and rivalry, but also as a light-hearted reflection on human nature’s quirks when pride, passion, and public spectacle converge. At the heart of the story is Emily Jane, a diligent nursery maid whose heart becomes the prize in a humorous tug-of-war between two polar-opposite suitors. James, dressed in the splendor of the Life Guards, embodies the grandeur of martial charm. Meanwhile, John, a practical and grounded constable, brings with him the steady…
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The Tale of Balen

by LovelyMay — The Tale of Balen by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a poetic retelling of the tragic Arthurian legend of Sir Balin, a knight whose life is marked by loyalty, courage, and a fateful destiny. First published in 1896, the poem follows Sir Balin’s quest for honor and his encounters with themes of fate, vengeance, and the consequences of his actions. Swinburne's vivid, lyrical verse captures the medieval atmosphere of King Arthur's court while delving into the hero’s inner conflict and moral struggles. This work highlights Swinburne’s fascination with chivalric ideals and the tragic beauty of knightly legends, bringing to life one of the darker tales from Arthurian mythology.
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Chapter Nine: Bobby Sands

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Cyrus Shams, a young Iranian-American man, confessing his preoccupation with death to artist Orkideh during an encounter at the Brooklyn Museum. He awkwardly reveals his fascination with historical figures like Bobby Sands who died for their beliefs, contrasting their meaningful deaths with his own existential uncertainty. Orkideh, a terminally ill cancer patient conducting a living exhibition called "DEATH-SPEAK," listens intently while subtly challenging Cyrus's romanticized…
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Chapter I — The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter I begins with a tense question from the blind king Dhritarashtra, who seeks to know what his sons and the sons of Pandu are doing on the sacred field of Kurukshetra, a place destined for both war and awakening. Sanjaya, the king’s trusted charioteer and seer, begins painting a vivid picture of the battlefield, where warriors from both sides stand ready, armed with conviction and duty. Duryodhana, the ambitious prince of the Kauravas, surveys the opposing army and grows alert. Though confident in…
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Bribed

by LovelyMay — Bribed begins not with shame, but with an honest, loving surrender. The narrator admits they are no match for the soft, persuasive power of a grandchild’s hug or pleading glance. Rules are remembered, but only briefly, before they are softened by laughter or quiet tears. The battle is gentle and always lost with a smile. A slice of cake is given too close to dinner. A second helping of watermelon is allowed, even though it’s already led to stomach pain once before. It isn’t forgetfulness. It’s a…
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VERSE: A PARTING

by LovelyMay — A Parting opens not with anger or sorrow but with a calm, reflective voice that offers thanks instead of blame. The speaker has moved past the pain and now sees their former relationship as something meaningful, even if it ended in disappointment. Gratitude is expressed not just for the joy once shared, but also for the lessons that followed. There’s a deep acknowledgment of how love once lit up their life, not like a flicker but like a radiant flame that warmed their days and shaped their hopes. That…
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