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The Three Taverns

by LovelyMay — The Three Taverns by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a poignant collection of poems that delves into themes of human longing, spiritual reflection, and the complexities of life. Published in 1920, the work showcases Robinson’s masterful use of language and form to explore profound questions about existence, faith, and the human condition. With a blend of dramatic monologues and lyrical verse, the collection reflects Robinson’s distinctive voice and his ability to capture the subtleties of emotion and thought, making it a timeless contribution to American poetry.
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Peace on Earth

by LovelyMay — Peace on Earth begins not with grand pronouncements but with a single man whose words, though quiet, reverberate with deep intention. Ichabod, worn by life’s many winters, holds his tattered hat as though it were a relic of old truths. His voice, more fragile than commanding, speaks not to rally crowds but to awaken the soul. He does not offer guarantees or theologies; he presents an idea—peace that doesn’t start in courtrooms or churches but in the hidden quiet of one's being. When challenged about…
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Lazarus

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…
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Late Summer

by LovelyMay — Late Summer begins with an image of quiet exhaustion, not of seasons, but of hearts worn thin by time. The woman, central to the speaker’s reflection, is no mere figure of beauty—she is a symbol of persistence, caught between devotion and futility. Her gentleness becomes a strange rebellion against the world’s indifference, as she continues to pour grace into what no longer responds. Though the speaker cannot always comprehend her motives, he sees enough to sense that her actions, however fruitless,…
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