northie Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Report in The Times today which I'll paraphrase - I can't post a link because it will be behind a paywall. Simon Armitage, poet and Oxford professor of poetry, said that Bob Dylan's verse was nowhere near the standard usually demanded for the Nobel prize for literature. The Times had previously printed some extracts and he thought that any competent 12 year old could have written them. 'They're full of mixed metaphors, cheesy rhymes, hypermetric syllables.' He did acknowledge Dylan's genius as a songwriter and musician. 2 Link to comment
AC Benus Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) "To a Friend" Thy voice, as tender as the light That shivers low at eve – Thy hair, where myriad flashes bright Do in and outward weave – Thy charms in their diversity Half frighten and astonish me. Thine eyes, that hold a mirth subdued Like deep pools scattering fire – Mine dare not meet them in their mood, For fear of my desire, Lest thou that secret do descry Which evermore I must deny. Hard is the world that does not give To every love a place; Hard is the power that bids us live A life bereft of grace – Hard, hard to lose thy figure, dear, My star and my religion here! James Fenimore Cooper Edited October 17, 2016 by AC Benus 5 Link to comment
Parker Owens Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 "To a Friend" Thy voice, as tender as the light That shivers low at eve – Thy hair, where myriad flashes bright Do in and outward weave – Thy charms in their diversity Half frighten and astonish me. Thine eyes, that hold a mirth subdued Like deep pools scattering fire – Mine dare not meet them in their mood, For fear of my desire, Lest thou that secret do descry Which evermore I must deny. Hard is the world that does not give To every love a place; Hard is the power that bids us live A life bereft of grace – Hard, hard to lose thy figure, dear, My star and my religion here! James Fenimore Cooper I thank you for sharing this; I was unaware of it. It calls to a melancholy place deep with in me, and does so with an elegance and grace I can only attain in my dreams. 1 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 That's wonderful .. thanks AC... but it's the same song sad sung through the Ages .. I can't admit my true self, my true feelings ... 2 Link to comment
Emi GS Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 "To a Friend" Thy voice, as tender as the light That shivers low at eve – Thy hair, where myriad flashes bright Do in and outward weave – Thy charms in their diversity Half frighten and astonish me. Thine eyes, that hold a mirth subdued Like deep pools scattering fire – Mine dare not meet them in their mood, For fear of my desire, Lest thou that secret do descry Which evermore I must deny. Hard is the world that does not give To every love a place; Hard is the power that bids us live A life bereft of grace – Hard, hard to lose thy figure, dear, My star and my religion here! James Fenimore Cooper Lovely poem Ben. The last line of the first stanza really astonished me. And very intriguing; not the poem but the friend of yours. 1 Link to comment
AC Benus Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Lovely poem Ben. The last line of the first stanza really astonished me. And very intriguing; not the poem but the friend of yours. This is a poem, Emi, written by the author James Fenimore Cooper, in about the 1820s. 1 Link to comment
Emi GS Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 This is a poem, Emi, written by the author James Fenimore Cooper, in about the 1820s. Ohh!!! Is that mean I have to ask about his friend too...!? 1 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Very excited today ... Got a nice free book from Book Bub.. the works of Edgar Allen Poe... and some background about him as well.. 4 Link to comment
AC Benus Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Very excited today ... Got a nice free book from Book Bub.. the works of Edgar Allen Poe... and some background about him as well.. That's wonderful. Congrats! 2 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 That's wonderful. Congrats! It has one of those Essay's you mentioned to me .. 1 Link to comment
AC Benus Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 It has one of those Essay's you mentioned to me .. Hurray for verse! :) 1 Link to comment
Emi GS Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 It should be boatbut looks like dot.Its supposed be to an eagletbut can't be seen until by plot.And in reality its both; Boat and Eaglet. https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/gallery/image/13984-playing-sailing-tag-with-a-fog-bank/https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/gallery/image/13985-island-eaglet/ 5 Link to comment
Defiance19 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I need a day, to just catch up on all the amazing poetry I've missed and been missing. Soon though.. Or else I'd wish this forum would transport it's poets into my living room.. So much better.. 5 Link to comment
Emi GS Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) These Haiku are the results of my morning stride. Sun arise— above Through the morning fog and clouds— A star disappears. ****----**** Hens and roosters squawks— As crows and sparrows follows— Early morning feat. What do you think guys??? Edited October 22, 2016 by Emi GS 4 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 These Haiku are the results of my morning stride. Sun arise— above Through the morning fog and clouds— A star disappears. ****----**** Hens and roosters squawks— As crows and sparrows follows— Early morning feat. What do you think guys??? I like them but i think squawks and follows should be squawk and follow. 5 Link to comment
Emi GS Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I like them but i think squawks and follows should be squawk and follow. Link to comment
asamvav111 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yes I second Tim. They are both very nice. Kudos Emi. 2 Link to comment
Emi GS Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yes I second Tim. They are both very nice. Kudos Emi. Thank you... Link to comment
AC Benus Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 These Haiku are the results of my morning stride. Sun arise— above Through the morning fog and clouds— A star disappears. ****----**** Hens and roosters squawks— As crows and sparrows follows— Early morning feat. What do you think guys??? ...I'm not sure I understand 'Early morning feat.' Link to comment
Emi GS Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 ...I'm not sure I understand 'Early morning feat.' Like a music feat... 1 Link to comment
AC Benus Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Like a music feat... Oh. Then it's 'fete' or fête Link to comment
Emi GS Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Oh. Then it's 'fete' or fête http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=feat. 1 Link to comment
AC Benus Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=feat. none of those work for your poem...they all reference 'feat' as an abbreviation of 'featuring' ...Well, I probably don't understand your last line... that's what I'm thinking Edited October 22, 2016 by AC Benus Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=feat. none of those work for your poem...they all reference 'feat' as an abbreviation of 'featuring' ...Well, I probably don't understand your last line... that's what I'm thinking i took it as feat: an extraodinary act or displaying boldness ... like roosters and crows do makes sense to me like that. Edited October 22, 2016 by Mikiesboy 3 Link to comment
northie Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Emi, how about 'fest' if you're trying to give the idea of a music festival? Fest is an abbreviation used here if not elsewhere. Edited October 22, 2016 by northie 2 Link to comment
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