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Poetry

Naomi Shihab Nye – Burning the Old Year

January 1, 2023December 31, 2022 Vanessa Able

Naomi Shihab Nye's poem for the New Year is reminiscent of the tradition of 'Año Nuevo' in some Latin American countries.

Tagged Fire, letting go, new year, Poetry, regret, relinquishment, tradition1 Comment
Jack Gilbert
Poetry

Jack Gilbert – Going There

January 29, 2022December 23, 2022 Vanessa Able

The mythology of failure, especially in love, is a frequent motif in Jack Gilbert's poetry.

Tagged failure, loss, love, pain, Poetry, regret, RelationshipsLeave a comment
Featured Poetry

Eugene Platt – September Poem

October 3, 2021October 5, 2021 Nicholas Trandahl

Eugene Platt's September Poem is a story of squandered romance, set against the backdrop of autumn's arrival.

Tagged autumn, Autumn Leaves, exposure, Loneliness, love, love lost, Poem, Poetry, regret, romanceLeave a comment
Pamela Wax
Featured Poetry

Pamela Wax – Capricorn Loses His Star

July 18, 2021July 21, 2021 Nicholas Trandahl

Poet and rabbi Pamela Wax's poem touches upon the themes of sacrifice, tragedy, regret, and atonement.

Tagged astrology, atonement, capricorn, goats, Judaism, regret, religion, repentance, sacrifice, tragedy1 Comment
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