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VERSE: THE TWO SPIRITS (1855)

by LovelyMay — The Two Spirits (1855) opens in the silence of night, a silence not empty but filled with something ancient and weighty. In this hush, two beings meet—embodiments of different eras, each carrying the memory and meaning of their time. One looks backward with pride; the other, forward with reflection. Their exchange is not argumentative but contemplative, like two voices echoing in a cathedral of time. The Spirit of the Past recounts a world defined by unflinching loyalty to honor, where death on the…
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Ballad: King Borria Bungalee Boo

by LovelyMay — King Borria Bungalee Boo reigned over his kingdom with more appetite than wisdom, ruling not with justice or diplomacy, but with an endless craving that kept his subjects uneasy. His court had once been filled with noblemen and servants, but over time, that number dwindled—not by rebellion or disease, but by digestion. Only four subjects remained by the time hunger overtook him fully, each marked by their personality and their fear of being next on the menu. Among them, Pish-Tush-Pooh-Bah flaunted…
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Ballad: The Two Ogres

by LovelyMay — The Two Ogres reside deep within the enchanted grove of Wickham Wold, far from the reach of townsfolk and even farther from predictable morality. One, Applebody Bland, views himself as a just force, punishing only children who act badly. The other, James M'Alpine, cloaks his cruelty behind a polished wit, rationalizing his delight in devouring well-behaved children with a twisted logic. Both ogres, though differing in targets, see themselves as upholders of balance in a world too eager to judge by…
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Ballad: Etiquette

by LovelyMay — Etiquette guides the unusual and ironic survival tale that unfolds in this ballad, where two stranded gentlemen on a remote island let manners dictate their fate. Rather than working together in the face of adversity, they let the absence of a formal introduction keep them apart, highlighting how arbitrary social rules can override basic human instincts. Their division of the island becomes a metaphor for the self-imposed barriers people build, even when common sense urges otherwise. GRAY and SOMERS, each…
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The Red Lacquer Music-Stand

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled The Red Lacquer Music-Stand, the story opens with a boy awakening to the enchantment of dawn, overwhelmed by a sense of awe that seems to saturate the air around him. The moment feels both sacred and surreal, as shifting sunlight slices through darkness with vivid precision. He watches as morning light invades the stillness with golden slashes and vibrant red reflections, like something alive trying to claw its way into the waking world. These movements are described with such…
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Chapter Twenty-seven [Sitting on a…], Martyr!

by testsuphomeAdmin — Cyrus sits on a bench in Prospect Park, reeling from the news of Orkideh’s death after receiving a voicemail from her ex-wife and gallerist, Sang. Despite having known Orkideh for only a short time, Cyrus is deeply affected, contrasting his grief with the seemingly effortless composure of those around him. The chapter reflects on the fleeting nature of modern grief, reduced to a brief interruption in the constant stream of daily life. As Cyrus hesitantly returns Sang’s call, the weight of the moment is…
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Chapter XI — The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter XI takes readers into one of the most visually striking and emotionally transformative moments in the Bhagavad-Gita. After receiving deep philosophical instruction, Arjuna expresses a longing to see Krishna’s divine essence with his own eyes. He seeks more than words—he desires direct perception of the universal force behind all existence. At the beginning of this sacred vision, Krishna responds not with abstract reasoning, but with an act of divine generosity. He bestows upon Arjuna a…
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The Boy Soldier

by LovelyMay — The Boy Soldier begins with a warm and familiar scene—an energetic child no older than three, wrapped in laughter and curiosity, engaging in pretend battle with the most accessible “enemy” he knows: his father. In his tiny hands, a beard becomes a rope to pull, buttons become targets to poke, and a watch becomes the prize he proudly claims. These harmless skirmishes are not fought with anger but with love, as the child’s playful assaults are absorbed with joy. The father, although seemingly under…
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Ballad: Sir Guy The Crusader

by LovelyMay — Sir Guy The Crusader begins with a portrait of a powerful warrior shaped by battle, celebrated for his loyalty to Richard the Lionheart and for his ferocity in campaigns across distant lands. He was not merely a knight of muscle but also a man of impulsive feeling, drawn into matters of the heart with as much force as he entered the fray of war. This duality—the hero in armor and the man swept by emotion—drives the narrative as he encounters a woman whose beauty transcends borders and allegiances.…
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A Dome of Many Coloured Glass

by LovelyMay — A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass by Amy Lowell is a lyrical and evocative collection of poetry that captures the beauty and complexity of life through vivid imagery and emotional depth. Published in 1912, the collection is divided into three sections— Sonnets, Songs of Love and Death, and A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass—each exploring themes of nature, love, loss, and the interplay between human emotion and the world. With its intricate craftsmanship and vibrant language, the collection establishes Lowell as a significant voice in early 20th-century poetry, blending tradition with innovation.
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