Modern Poetry Modern poetry is the most appealing and relevant type of poetry for 21st-century readers, particularly myself. Although contexts are different for modern and contemporary times, there are a few similarities that explains why modern poetry is still so relatable and enjoyable to contemporary readers. READ SOME REAL POETRY HERE! Why is it so […]
DREAM POETRY: ORIGIN, EVOLUTION AND CONTEMPORARY SITUATION In the Medieval age, dream poetry or dream vision was an appreciated form that permitted writers to compose about unknown worlds. A literary device turned genre, it is often defined as a ‘dream or vision in which some insight or truth is revealed to the writer in his […]
How Romantic was Romanticism? Romanticism was a movement developed around the 18th century. It emphasized intense emotions and feelings over reason and logic. Romantics were obsessed with viewing things and situations with their hearts rather than their minds. Perhaps, the reason why Romantics weighed passions over thoughts was the universality of feelings. Since we all […]
This is the third installment in my poetic series. The previous two parts expounded the necessity of poetry in the 21st century. This time, I won’t be going into depth nor giving any kind of introduction. Hopefully, you’ll still understand. I’ll be here You don’t have to say anything You don’t have to do anything […]
There are so many songs I could have translated here. You might even have some in mind. But, when Rose (from BlackPink) sang this song, my heart went out to her. It’s all about the ‘feeling’ of the song. And she did an excellent connecting the lyrics to the audience. To be honest, they lyrics […]
Where have I been? It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared some poetry. I don’t write regularly since every work, every poetic masterpiece needs inspiration. Each and every poem requires a fire burning at the core and a sound mind. Furthermore, a clear mind but no fire is just theory and logic. While the […]
‘Good Enough’ is a poem written by me that empowers some, touches others, and makes most people feel emotionally understood. Happy reading! For all those times they told me, I wasn’t good enough, I covertly bawled my eyes out, Just so from the outside, I could look tough. Tough like that bridge that’ll never break, […]
Misconceptions About Poetry Poetry has a notorious reputation for being extremely confounding and baffling. I guess I just made worse. Let’s try that again. Poetry is known for its difficult reading style. Much better, right? But, who cares about reputation in this day and age? Likewise, just because someone says it is doesn’t make it […]
Poems are not for everyone but Bridget Devoue’s ‘Soft Thorns’ might change your mind. Almost a confession, it consists of concise, easily readable, and tender passages. The poetry collection is divided into five chapters: bleed, love, scar, learn and heal which mirror the stages of heartbreak and loss. What to Expect? Devoue inks her most […]
“For there is always light if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only if we are brave enough to be it,” writes Amanda Gorman in The Hill We Climb. Those closing lines by the US poet sounded like a call to action to people witnessing her poised, uplifting performance at the Biden-Harris inauguration on January 20. Her […]
