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Poets Media isolates the most poignant, powerful, and exquisitely composed verses and quotes in the universal poetry canon.

Dear Jane
Dear Jane, I hope you are resting well and healing, physical illness can put a toll on you and then emotionally, it can exhaust you as well. I know during these times it can be difficult to find the positivity but just know that you are loved and cherished, and your kids at school and your children—-all appreciate and care for you. And I love you, and care for you very much, my dear friend.
By Melissa Ingoldsby4 years ago in Poets
Lick The Valleys Up
"I like to see it lap the Miles" I like to see it lap the Miles — And lick the Valleys up — And stop to feed itself at Tanks —
By abdul4 years ago in Poets
Shadows Hold Their Breath By POET Emily Dickinson
When it comes, the Landscape listens — Shadows — hold their breath — When it goes, 'tis like the Distance On the look of Death —
By abdul4 years ago in Poets
Seal Despair
None may teach it — Any — 'Tis the Seal Despair — An imperial affliction Sent us of the Air — These lines are from a poem by Emily Dickinson titled "There's a certain Slant of light." The poem explores the emotional impact of certain kinds of light. The lines you have quoted suggest that the experience of despair cannot be taught or explained but is instead an "imperial affliction" that seems to come from the air itself. The phrase "None may teach it - Any - 'Tis the Seal Despair" suggests that despair is a deeply personal and subjective experience that cannot be communicated or shared with others. The poem explores the effect of this kind of despair on the speaker and the sense of isolation and loneliness it brings. The poem's final lines suggest that the experience of despair is a reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The poem can be interpreted as a meditation on the fragility of the human spirit and how we cope with life's emotional challenges.
By abdul4 years ago in Poets
Internal differenceS
Heavenly Hurt, it gives us — We can find no scarS, But internal differenceS, Where the Meanings, are — These lines are from a poem by Emily Dickinson titled "Heaven is what I cannot reach." The poem explores the theme of the transcendent and unattainable nature of heaven.
By abdul4 years ago in Poets
Certain Slant of light
"There's a certain Slant of light" There's a certain Slant of light, Winter Afternoons — That oppresses, like the Heft Of Cathedral Tunes —These lines are the opening stanza of a poem by Emily Dickinson titled "There's a certain Slant of light."
By abdul4 years ago in Poets
The 2nd Amendment
How on earth was this law spun? Many agree that we need guns. But not for killing! All the blood we're spilling, can never ever be undone.
By Lamar Wiggins4 years ago in Poets
"Embracing the Adventure: Overcoming Fear and Finding Reward in Travel and Adventure"
Travel and Adventure: Exploring the World Beyond Your Comfort Zone Travel and adventure are two of life's greatest joys. There's nothing quite like the feeling of exploring a new place, trying new things, and immersing yourself in a different culture. However, stepping outside of your comfort zone can be intimidating, especially if you're not used to traveling or taking risks. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of travel and adventure, and provide tips on how to make the most of your next trip.
By prabas naidu4 years ago in Poets
Missing
💔💔💔💔💔💔 The years have passed, the days have turned to months, And still I wait, my heart filled with doubts. For ten long years, I've searched and prayed, But all I've found are memories that fade.
By Safeera Sathar4 years ago in Poets
The Magic of Imagination
Long time ago, in a far-off land There lived a girl with a magic hand She could create anything she pleased With her mind and imagination, she was never at ease She painted rainbows and unicorns too And mermaids swimming in oceans of blue She made a castle, tall and grand And filled it with candy, oh so grand! She rode on dragons and soared through the air She fought off monsters without a care She danced with fairies and sang with birds She spoke to animals without any words Before she went to sleep every night She dreamed up new adventures to keep Her magic world alive and bright A place where anything was possible, both day and night So let your imagination soar high And let your creativity never die For the magic of the mind is the greatest of all And it's waiting for you, just answer the call.
By Zenitsu4 years ago in Poets
She notes the Chariots
Unmoved — she notes the Chariots — pausing — At her low Gate — Unmoved — an Emperor be kneeling Upon her Mat — These lines are from the poem "This is my letter to the World" by Emily Dickinson. The poem explores the idea of communication and the relationship between the individual and the wider world.
By abdul4 years ago in Poets
Ample Nation
I've known her — from an ample nation — Choose One — Then — close the Valves of her attention — Like Stone — These lines are from the poem "I've known a Lady" by Emily Dickinson. The poem describes the speaker's experience of knowing a woman who can intensely focus her attention.
By abdul4 years ago in Poets