DATELINE: Hoboken, NJ, USA ” THE FORERUNNER ” (2013)
And who is that? One George Herbert, 1593 – 1633, another English clergyman, who wrote “The Temple”, a seemingly endless collection of homilies in rhyme! However, no subject remains unnoticed....
View ArticleDATELINE: Hoboken, NJ, USA ” BREATHLESS “(2013)
Shall we speak of another poet of whom I know little or nothing about, only the words? R.L. Sharpe, c. 1809, and the poem, ” A Bag of Tools “, beginning with the line, ” Isn’t it strange that princes...
View ArticleDATELINE: Hoboken, NJ USA “AULD LANG SYNE” ( 2013 )
Who is the BAD BOY of poetry? I’d opt for my special love, Robbie Burns, remember to roll the R ! He began writing rhyme and chasing girls according to his own words in his 15th year. Remarkable!...
View ArticleDATELINE: Hoboken, NJ USA “NIGHTINGALES” ( 2013 )
In 1945, I stumbled upon a poem, “Transcience” by a poet, Sarojini Naidu. I was unaware that she was a woman or that she was so very special. However, my hungry mind gravitated to her incredible...
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