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Poets (Friends)
- Fernando Pessoa The Fernando Pessoa House has a unique treasure: the private library of this great literary figure. It’s not very often one can find an entire library belonging to a writer with Pessoa’s universal dimension.
- Constantine Petrou Cavafy The Cavafy Archive website was created by the Center for Neo-Hellenic Studies and is owned by the Onassis Foundation. It contains all of Cavafy’s major works in the translation of Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard (edited by G.P. Savidis)
- Sophie Hannah Official Sophie Hannah Website
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Tag Archives: Family
TREAT US ALL WITH KID GLOVES
I cannot find a place to stay: Few words come for me to pray. All I know is: ‘He was true’ And all of us we knew A kind and caring man Who made a careful plan: ‘I’ll make a … Continue reading
IT IS HIM: ONE OF A KIND
He is trying to find himself through others eyes Knowing it is in-between where the meaning lies: He never fails to notice how conversation flows When it comes to his family his face vitally glows.
Posted in Parul Singhal, Poetry
Tagged Care, Destiny, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Joy, Motivation, Openness, Reflection, Work
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SPEAK OF TIMES OF JOY
Sitting, carefully waiting Honed to accept place, Beyond all needs to crave, Within our quietude home, A joyful thought spins Dancing in delirious mirth. Where will it end? It will end. How will it land with you?
Posted in David Scanlon, Poetry
Tagged Conversation, Family, Friendship, Joy, Life, Love
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STAYING IN LANES
In pursuing the dreams of our fathers We can live in the shadow of others: Carving out the shape of ones-self Requires self-respect and belief. Experiencing the movement of time Provides a tick-tock of opportunities That require the courage to … Continue reading
A SIMPLE TRUTH
Captivated by the moments gathering pace We move, besieged by glittering promises Without noticing the tiny adventures unfolding.
Posted in David Scanlon, Poetry
Tagged Beauty, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Holiday, Truth, Work
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