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Yew Nork

Posted on May 18, 2015 by 15jurekr

The click of heels and the shuffle of feet Mark the bustle of an impatient day Through the soft strum of a prominent beat.   Sour trash and fruit rot in merciless heat While scents of honeyed tulips waft astray; … Continue reading →

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The Little Things

Posted on May 18, 2015 by 15jurekr

For the tapping of rain on window panes Should alleviate the desire of those Who ache from loneliness left by loves stain.   And a mug of rich coffee release to mental strain Caused by amounts of insufficient woes From … Continue reading →

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Villanelle Reaction- McCaela

Posted on May 17, 2015 by 15prenticem

The villanelles were easy to follow, and the use of repetition made these poems much more powerful than others that we’ve read. The two repeated lines put emphasis on the meaning of the poem, and you couldn’t lose sight of what poet was saying … Continue reading →

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You’re Defending Heaven From Evil Now

Posted on May 14, 2015 by 15enyedyd

You’re Defending Heaven From Evil Now David Enyedy   A shot from a sick coward took you down But the Good Lord brought you up to Him, Chris You’re defending Heaven from evil now   You served with honor, distinction, … Continue reading →

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Nature — Tianren

Posted on May 13, 2015 by 15qint

Nature   Nature is not as capricious as man, Who seeks beauty after beauty, She merely plays out her own plan.   We make out from her wine, Yet we all bias in our taste, Nature is not as fastidious … Continue reading →

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Contradiction defines New York City — Tianren

Posted on May 13, 2015 by 15qint

Contradiction defines New York City Contradiction defines New York City, The wild tentacles stretch further, While civilized men are walking in frenzy.   Everything bears a shade of gray, Yet in its heart lies a patch of green, Contradiction defines … Continue reading →

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Reaction to Villanelles – Sarah

Posted on April 23, 2015 by 15brouwers

In case you couldn’t guess, Plath’s “Mad Girl’s Love Song” was my favorite of the four villanelles that we read. I personally enjoy repetition in poetry; I think it often adds passion to a piece because, similar to what Zach … Continue reading →

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