Tag Archives: The Planets

Word Prompt – Venus

Usually make up a new poem here for the word prompts.  This time however, a repeat from 2017: Venus, Bringer of Peace by Michael Romani In the early 1900s, so many were struck by Theosophy Falling into studying the occult, … Continue reading

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The Planets – Venus, The Bringer of Peace

There are Seven Pieces for Orchestra in Holst’s The Planets, Opus 32.  Each of these is based on what astrology alleges is the influence on a person from these planets.  Venus is seen as a bringer of peace.  Below, I … Continue reading

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The Planets – Mars, Bringer of War

My hope is a quick succession of short poems based on Holst’s The Planets, Opus 32.  This idea came to me by way of an artistic installation on Second Life in the Linden Endowment of the Arts.  The exhibit is … Continue reading

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