Poetry is an escape, an avenue to gain a different perspective, a space where you can leave behind everything that is going on in your life and inhabit a new space. So why is it that, with this extensive opportunity … Continue reading Around the World with 8 Poets – Traveling Continents from the Comfort of your own Home through Poetry
Historical background: The Easter Rising of 1916 On Easter Monday, men and women went to fight for an independent Ireland. The battle raged for six days and resulted in the destruction of many parts of Dublin city. The bloody executions … Continue reading “A Terrible Beauty is Born”: The Easter Rising of 1916 through the Eyes of W.B. Yeats
Lets dive in a different world today. Lets dive into a different land. Lets dive into the world of calm and chaos. Let’s dive into poetry. Acrostic Acrostic is a very fun way to play with a phrase or word.To … Continue reading A Brief Overview of the Different Styles of Poetry
Pt. 1 The Story Birth of the Fairies I am Lilith. The so-called mother of night. Hear my tale and judge for yourself. The beginning…. and the end of me. The Creator opened his hands and the light came forth. … Continue reading The Fairy Folk: The Story of Lilith and How She Gave Birth to the First Fairy (Story and Poems)
European history is rich, well-known, and well-celebrated. From the neo-Classical architecture, grandiose fashion and groundbreaking literature of the Renaissance period, to the powerful musical compositions and politically moved polemics of the 20th century; the various eras in European history have … Continue reading Dreams, Visions, Philosophy: Dream Poetry in Medieval Europe