A sestina is a form of poetry, much like a haiku or sonnet, which has its own set of rules. While most people have never heard of a sestina, it can be a fascinating form to work with for both beginners and experts alike. This article will show you how to create your own sestina ...
These quotes from Langston Hughes are a tribute to mark the 40 year anniversary of his passing. Although I did not discover the writings of Mr. Hughes until the late 1960’s, I especially like his series of books about Jesse B. Semple, often called Simple, published in the 1950’s. This lead to finding and reading ...
When it comes to readings for your wedding, most people turn to traditional sources. And while there’s nothing wrong with Shakespeare or Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “Sonnets From The Portuguese,” there are other poets worth looking into. Eliza Acton Victorian Eliza Acton has fallen into obscurity, and not just as a poet: she was once the ...
Are you looking to explore a bit of Irish history this March? If so, you may want to think about rediscovering some of the country’s famous poets. In my opinion, there are several whose works are well worth reading. With that said, here’s a passing glance at five of my favorites: William Butler Yeats One ...
Germany is a great country. I was able to trace some ancestry there, back across many generations. This stimulated my interest in learning more about the country and its culture and language. I then began to research places to visit for the trip I took. I have compiled some of the most incredible places in ...
If you were a good student in elementary school, then you memorized pi as 3.14 and calculated all the necessary circle calculations, namely circumference and area. If you were a better student, maybe you memorized the definition of pi as the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle. Better yet, maybe you ...
At the risk of infuriating tons of my fellow independent artists in the Atlanta area, let me first preface this article with some obligatory “damage control.” Those local spoken word artists, poets, and enthusiasts whose products I have praised or purchased are immediately exempt from the criticisms herein. Atlanta has been practically synonymous with “entertainment” ...
