Tag Archives: Alive

THE POET

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Alexander Pushkin

Until the poet is required to be At one in Apollo’s sacred sacrifice He stays within modern worries Remaining quietly preoccupied; His Holy Lyre remains silent; A soul tasting of a dying song, Within our insignificant world Perhaps, he too … Continue reading →

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NOBILITY IS THE TRUE PRIZE SHARED

Posted on July 9, 2018 by David Scanlon

In honour of Dr Barry Furr OBE Greatness never sleeps, it only rests firmly Shouldered by those that step from the shadow. Life can be lived in the wilderness Or celebrated in the creation of joy.

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A SILENT EMBRACE

Posted on July 1, 2018 by David Scanlon

When two people embrace in emotions pure light the world stops and, for the briefest of moments, lingers within a timelessness that stays for ever: Time past, time present and time future held firm within the momentary shared joy of … Continue reading →

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DANTE AND HIS MUSE, BEATRICE, SPEAK OF POETRY

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Dante Alighieri

On awakening the poets voice: Dante speaks of his Muse (33 -45)        And my spirit, that already so much was used to being in her humbling presence, was in awe, trembling, distraught, and scared        Without my eyes having … Continue reading →

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SEEING IN A NEW WAY

Posted on April 1, 2018 by David Scanlon

Let me touch you with words; Seek a path to your innerness Devour the evil outside hindering Our perfection of togetherness.

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