The First Step Constantine P. Cavafy The young poet Evmenis complained one day to Theocritus: “I’ve been writing for two … More
Tag: Poetry
Today’s Poem – I Taught Myself to Live Simply
I Taught Myself To Live Simply Anna Akhmatova I taught myself to live simply and wisely,to look at the sky … More
Today’s Poem ~ Four Things
Four Things Henry Van Dyke Four things a man must learn to do If he would make his record true: … More
Today’s Poem ~ Dreams
Dreams D. H. Lawrence Dreams by David Herbert Lawrence All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night … More
Today’s Poem ~ Be the Best of Whatever You Are
Be the Best of Whatever You Are Douglas Malloch If you can’t be a pine on the top of the … More
Today’s Poem ~ God Alone is Enough
God Alone is Enough St. Teresa of Avila Let nothing upset you, let nothing startle you. All things pass; God … More
Today’s Poem ~ A Song of Life
A Song Of Life Ella Wheeler Wilcox In the rapture of life and of living, I lift up my head … More
Today’s Poem ~ Restless Night
Restless Night Tu Fu As bamboo chill drifts into the bedroom, Moonlight fills every corner of our Garden. Heavy dew … More
Today’s Poem ~ Life in a Love
Life In A Love Robert Browning Escape me? Never— Beloved! While I am I, and you are you, So long … More
Today’s Poem ~ Life
Life Henry Van Dyke Let me but live my life from year to year, With forward face and unreluctant soul; … More