Welcome to Poem of the Day – Gingerbread by Louisa May Alcott Louisa May Alcott’s poem Gingerbread is a warm and nostalgic piece that reflects on childhood, home, and the …
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The 20th century was a period of great transformation in British poetry. It was an era marked by the dissolution of empire, the trauma of two world wars, the emergence …
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Fred D’Aguiar is a prominent figure in 20th Century British poetry, celebrated for his fusion of personal history, cultural hybridity, and lyrical elegance. Born in London in 1960 to Guyanese …
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Leaves are small things. But they speak of life, time, change, and the cycles we all must pass through. In poetry, the image of a leaf is never just a …
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Death and grief are universal. They visit every person, in every culture, in every time. Poetry has long been one of the most powerful ways to express sorrow, remember the …
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April is a month of transitions. It brings rain and blossom, endings and beginnings, memory and growth. As T.S. Eliot famously wrote, “April is the cruellest month.” Yet poets through …
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Welcome to Poem of the Day – Thoreau’s Flute by Louisa May Alcott Thoreau’s Flute is a reflective and gentle poem by Louisa May Alcott. It honors Henry David Thoreau, …
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Welcome to Poem of the Day – Here’s a Nut by Louisa May Alcott Louisa May Alcott was not only a storyteller but also a poet who had a gift …
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Welcome to Poem of the Day – A Song From The Suds by Louisa May Alcott One of Louisa May Alcott most charming and meaningful poems is “A Song From …
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Paul Muldoon is one of the most influential and inventive voices in 20th Century British poetry. Though he was born in Northern Ireland, his career spans the British Isles and …