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A Trio of Tanka
A Tanka is a traditional Japanese verse that has the format of: 5-7-5 (upper phrase) 7-7 (upper phrase) A Trio of Tanka by Michael Romani I Waka for true love Exchanged between just us two Whispered like promises Sunrise through … Continue reading
Scribble and A Scratch
Scribble and A Scratch by Michael Romani With a scribble and a scratch My words flow together Sometimes in prose; sometimes in verse Hopefully, for the better Always filled with hope That I might have something to say Just keep … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Daughters, Dim, Education, Faded, Flow, Home, Hope, Islands, Jaded, Legacy, Love, Meaning, Perfect Wave, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prose, Scribble and A Scratch, Sunrise, University, Verse, Words
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Rhyme
Throughout all of our many centuries Hearts have been lost up on anniversaries With minds filled with willed versification Rhymed moments of steadfast dedication To do less might even, to some, be a crime We have given that much power … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged Daily Prompt, Dedication, Photograph, Poetry, Rhyme, Tradition, Verse, Wordpress
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – The Poems and Songs of Robert Burns
We have had a wee bit of a discussion on Scotland’s national poet prior to this. It might be good to cross reference this if the reader is just now coming into this discussion. For now, let’s move on to … Continue reading
Posted in Thought For the Day
Tagged Harvard Classics, Poems and Songs, Poetry, Robert Burns, Scotland, Songs, Verse
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Thought For the Day: Painting Is Poetry
“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” – Leonardo da Vinci There is a lot to be said for the beauty of God’s creation. If anyone were to … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Feelings, Leonardo da Vinci, Painting, Poetry, Seen, Thought For the Day, Verse
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Phedre – Jean Racine
In that Jean Racine was elected to the French Academy on July 17, 1673, this is a fitting time for a quick study of Phedre et Hippolyte known today simply as Phedre. This is a French dramatic tragedy in five acts written … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandriine, Corneille, Greek Mythology, Harvard Classics, Jean Racine, Moliere, Phedre, Verse
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