National Poetry Month (U.S.)

[j_rhysdavies]

April is National Poetry Month in the United States. I've never been able to write good poetry, but I do love to read it. Below is part of one of my favourite poems

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[bieljessica]

One of my favorites has always been I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

[j_rhysdavies]

Thank you for this, Jesse! It's not one I knew of before, tho of course I'd heard of the novel.

[blonde_bombshel]

Hi. I know you don't know me, but you know my friend Shannon and James nd They've both talked about you, and you we're amazing in Lord of the Rings... and so I decided to come over here and look for myself... being the boring person I am.

So on topic with the poetry thing, my favorite poem has to be Valentine by an English Poet Carol Ann Duffy

Not a red rose or a satin heart

I give you an onion,
It is a moon wrapped in brown paper
It promises light
like the careful undressing of love.

Here.
It will Blind you with tears
like a lover.
it will make your reflection
a wobbling photo of grief.

I am trying to be truthful.

Not a cute card or a kissogram

I give you and onion
Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips
possessive and faithful
as we are,
for as long as we are.

Take it
Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring,
if you like.
Lethal.
Its scent will cling to your fingers,
cling to your knife

[j_rhysdavies]

Thank you, Trish! (or do you prefer to be called Ms. Stratus?) I had not heard of this poem (or poet) before, but I like it very much. Thank you for saying hello and for sharing it with me. I've added you as a friend.

[blonde_bombshel]

Call me Trish... My full name is too long (Patricia Anne Stratigas-Jacobs) So Just call me Trish. I just answer to anything really. I heard of that poem by accident, a fan gave it to me during a signing in london, and I've remembered it ever since. I've added you back, if thats okay.

[george__huff]

ooh, I like that! Later when I have more time I'll look around on the web for some of my favorites.