Tag Archives: Alfred Lord Tennyson

Every Stone and Every Star a Tongue

17th century poet Traherne as an early version of Green Gospel, a recent book by John Gatta.

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The Light Brigade’s Charge & Wagner’s

Does “Charge of the Light Brigade” glamorize senseless sacrifice. What would Russian soldiers in Ukraine think?

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Empire of Light, Filled with Poetry

The film “Empire of Light” is magical in part because of all the poetry recited.

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For England, Buttercup > Melon Flower

“Oh to be in England now that April’s here”–and not in Italy, with its gaudy melon flowers!

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Lit in Andre Agassi’s Life

In his autobiography, Agassi cites two literary works that come to his aid at difficult moments.

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Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New

“Ring Out Wild Bells” is as strong a poetic affirmation of hope as is to be found anywhere.

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Circling around God, the Primordial Tower

Rilke’s short but powerful “I live my life in widening circles” expands mind and spirit.

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Twilight, Evening Bell, After That the Dark

Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar” captures my emotions following my mother’s passing.

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Let Love Clasp Grief Lest Both Be Drown’d

When death strikes, poetry is there to sustain us.

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