“Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning” Well it was not only red, but yellow and purple I was not warned but looked at it kindly I saw the colours and dreamt of delight I sought for comfort and ignored the omen The sky was right, it always is It knew the week that laidContinue reading “Red Sky”
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Happy Valentine’s Day
For today’s post, I thought I’d share one of my favourite love poems. It’s by the wonderful William Shakespeare, Sonnet 130. I love Sonnet 130 because he describes his mistress in the most realistic way, without exaggerating her beauty, but by writing her as she is. I think this is perfect because we live inContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day”
Day 45: Mirror Mirror
Mirror Mirror on the wall Will he catch her if she falls? Or will he play her like a ball? Will he ever make the call? Or will it be free for all? Mirror Mirror on the wall Is he handsome, is he tall? Is he the fairer than them all? Should she wait forContinue reading “Day 45: Mirror Mirror”
Day 36: Frame It
So today I’m supposed to write a poem or phrases that would make for good wall art in my home. Personally, I’m not a fan of wall art, the only things I like on my walls are family photos and book shelves, but here goes. Welcome to Family A place where food is taken farContinue reading “Day 36: Frame It”
Day 32: Rewrite a Poem
When I was in High School, I used to love rewriting poems. So today I am very excited that my task is to do just that. I will be rewriting the poem ‘I am Nobody’ by Emily Dickinson. I’m somebody! Who are you? Are you – Somebody – Too? Then it’s unfair to us! Don’tContinue reading “Day 32: Rewrite a Poem”
