My pretty rose tree By William Blake A flower was offered to me, Such a flower as May never bore;But I said “I’ve a pretty rose tree,” And I passed the sweet flower o’er.Then I went to my pretty rose tree, To tend her by day and by night;But my rose turned away with jealousy,Continue reading “Poem of the day: My pretty rose tree”
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Poem of the day: A time to talk
A time to talk By Robert Frost When a friend calls to me from the roadAnd slows his horse to a meaning walk,I don’t stand still and look aroundOn all the hills I haven’t hoed,And shout from where I am, ‘What is it?’No, not as there is a time to talk.I thrust my hoe inContinue reading “Poem of the day: A time to talk”
Poem of the day: if mama
If mama / could see by Lucille Clifton if mamacould seeshe would see lucy sprawling limbs of lucydecorating thebacks of chairslucy hairholding the mirrors up that reflect odd aspects of lucy.if mamacould hearshe would hearlucysong rolled in thecorners like lintexotic webs of lucysighslong lucy spiders explaining to obscure gods.if mamacould talkshe would talkgood girl goodContinue reading “Poem of the day: if mama”
Poem of the day: Thoughts
Thoughts by Myra Viola Wilds What kind of thoughts now, do you carry In your travels day by dayAre they bright and lofty visions, Or neglected, gone astray?Matters not how great in fancy, Or what deeds of skill you’ve wrought; Man, though high may be his station, Is no better than his thoughts. Catch yourContinue reading “Poem of the day: Thoughts”
Poem of the day: under the moon
Alone and drinking under the moon By Li Po Amongst the flowers Iam alone with my pot of winedrinking by myself; then liftingmy cup I asked the moonto drink with me, its reflectionand mine in the wine cup, justthe three of us; then I sighfor the moon cannot drink,and my shadow goes emptily alongwith meContinue reading “Poem of the day: under the moon”
Poem of the day: Time enough
Time enough By Ella Wheeler Wilcox I know it is early morning, And hope is calling aloud,And your heart is afire with Youth’s desire To hurry along with the crowd.But linger a bit by the roadside, And lend a hand by the way,’Tis a curious fact that a generous act Brings leisure and luck toContinue reading “Poem of the day: Time enough”
Poem of the day: An objection
An objection to being stepped on By Robert Frost At the end of the rowI stepped on the toeOf an unemployed hoe.It rose in offenseAnd struck me a blowIn the seat of my sense.It wasn’t to blameBut I called it a name.And I must say it dealtMe a blow that I feltLike a malice prepense.YouContinue reading “Poem of the day: An objection”
Bad vibes, bad energy stay far away
Hi Clovers, it’s another week to be excited about! If you don’t think there is anything to be excited about, take a step back and look at one thing you’re grateful for or what makes you happy. Stay away from negativity You should certainly not allow bad vibes around you. Avoid them and have theContinue reading “Bad vibes, bad energy stay far away”
Poem of the day: Colour
Colour By Tina Chang Up ahead it’s white. Snow animal,I’m running at your back. I’ve failed to tell youI’ve been hungry all this time, to tell youI’ve been searching for you, like meat,like water. All my life, I’ve distancedmyself. As if to know you was to drown.As if to find you I’d usher myself furtherfromContinue reading “Poem of the day: Colour”
Poem of the day: Saturday’s child
SATURDAY’S CHILD BY COUNTEE CULLEN Some are teethed on a silver spoon, With the stars strung for a rattle;I cut my teeth as the black raccoon— For implements of battle.Some are swaddled in silk and down, And heralded by a star;They swathed my limbs in a sackcloth gown On a night that was black asContinue reading “Poem of the day: Saturday’s child”
