In these strange times of lock down there is one song whose lyrics keep coming to mind…..
Poetry Corner Don’t give Up
Poetry Corner The Venus of Milo
The Venus of Milo a poem written by Alfred Noyes…….
Poetry Corner: Quarantine
A poem of love and selflessness #BeKind
Poetry Corner:Harlem
Today’s poem was recited at the start of every performance of A Raisin in the Sun, the first play written by a black woman to ever make broadway.
Poetry Corner: James IV to his Treasurer
In 1492 James IV made an alliance with France against England, with the WM budget imminent, I wondered if this poem would have appealed.
Poetry Corner:When I Get Back Again To Bonnie Scotland
On this day in 1950 Harry Lauder died at the age of 59. Here is one of his songs. “When I Get Back Again To Bonnie Scotland”.
Poetry Corner:The Scream
On this day in 1994 one of the Worlds most recognisable pieces of Art was stolen. There have been many poems written about the piece, here is one of them.
Poetry Corner: O Sole Mio
O Sole Mio must be one of the most recognisable songs ever recorded. Here Enrico Caruso singing it.
Poetry Corner:The Road Not Taken
On Friday night at 11pm we leave the EU and just like in today’s poem; the fork in the road is directly in front of us all.
Poetry Corner: Brits and The Gaels.
Another stunningly poignant poem from Paul Colvin: Brits and The Gaels.
