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Tag Archives: Creativity
IMMORTAL SPIRIT
Immortal spirit, voice of my fertility, Light my flames with virile enthusiasm, Transform into her words the cynicism That punish peoples everyday vitality!
Posted in David Scanlon (Translations), João da Cruz e Sousa, Poetry, Translation
Tagged Creativity, Muse, Passion, Poetry, Poets, Truth, Writing
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NOBILITY IS THE TRUE PRIZE SHARED
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.
Posted in David Scanlon, Poetry
Tagged Alive, Care, Creativity, Friendship, Joy, Life, Love, Science
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SAPPHO: A GIFT FOR HER STUDENTS
For you this gift of words in song on Muses wing descends Upon that glorious melody on which her lyre songs depend – Take you these moments, which with age leave me now As dark hair turns to grey, and … Continue reading
Posted in David Scanlon (Translations), Poetry, Sappho, Translation
Tagged Conversation, Creativity, Life, Love, Poetry, Truth, Wisdom, Work
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PRIDE – अभिमान
Hider and seeker of shadows Amongst her playful clouds, On whose darkened black cheeks Aching drops enshroud, The searching stare of sunflowers Leave a dim anchored light, A yellowed face of evening Beaming a late glow on night.
Posted in David Scanlon (Translations), Mahadevi Varma, Parul Singhal (Translations), Poetry, Translation
Tagged Care, Creativity, Poetry, Resilience, Seeing, Truth, Wisdom
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THE WORLD TO ME
जिसका एहसास समाया हो रूह तलक, पर उसने कभी करीब से छुआ तक न हो जिससे मुलाक़ात हो हर मुश्किल मोड़ पर भले ही सामना अरसे से हुआ तक न हो
Posted in David Scanlon (Translations), Parul Singhal, Poetry, Translation
Tagged Care, Change, Creativity, Dream, Friendship, Motivation, Resilience
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