The story of Phillis Wheatley is one to ponder. Although a slave girl, her open-mindedness and sharp mind earned her a place in history. She is credited for some very interesting poems. Continue reading to find out more about Phillis Weatley Peters. Phillis Wheatley Peters –...
From The Sea by Sara Teasdale All beauty calls you to me, and you seem, Past twice a thousand miles of shifting sea, To reach me. You are as the wind I breathe Here on the ships sun-smitten topmost deck, With only light between the heavens and me. I feel your spirit...
By The Sea by Sara Teasdale Beside an ebbing northern sea While stars awaken one by one, We walk together, I and he. He woos me with an easy grace That proves him only half sincere; A light smile flickers on his face. To him love-making is an art, And as a flutist plays...
Beatrice by Sara Teasdale Send out the singers,let the room be still; They have not eased my pain nor brought me sleep. Close out the sun, for I would have it dark That I may feel how black the grave will be. The sun is setting, for the light is red, And...
A November Night by Sara Teasdale There! See the line of lights, A chain of stars down either side the street, Why can't you lift the chain and give it to me, A necklace for my throat? I'd twist it round And you could play with it. You smile at me As...
Your birthdays can be made special by you. Here are trending heart touching birthday poems for myself you can use to celebrate yourself and make it unique. We are often so preoccupied with making others happy on their birthdays that we forget to do the same...
Urdu poetry is a rich tradition of poetry in the Urdu language, which is primarily spoken in Pakistan and India. It has a strong influence on Persian and Arabic literature, as well as Indian literary traditions. Urdu poetry is known for its beauty, depth, and...
Where The Mind Is Without Fear by Rabindranath Tagore is an inspiring poem on the value of a free state. The poem presents the poet's prayer for the emancipation of his country. However, we have represented the poem below for you to study: Where the mind is...
Birthday poems to make them feel special and cherished. Age-specific, funny, and affectionate birthday messages. Rhyming and free verse birthday wishes. Share our birthday poems with someone special who is having a birthday. When wishing someone a Happy Birthday isn't enough, why not share a verse...
The Fairy Changeling by Dora Sigerson Shorter, 1897 Featured in The Fairy Changeling and Other poems Dermod O’Byrne of Omah town In his garden strode up and down; He pulled his beard, and he beat his breast; And this is his trouble and woe confessed: “The good-folk came in the night, and...