Category Archives: Poetry
What’s the Idea?
What’s the idea of this enigmatic heading? What’s the idea of poetry, perhaps? Or what’s The Idea, a poem by Mark Strand? Let me provide a little background to the poet which might shed a little light on both questions … Continue reading
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National Poetry Day 2009!
Republished from The Reader Online: www.thereaderonline.co.uk Yes, today is National Poetry Day, and to mark the occasion we at The Reader office have chosen a few of our favourites to share with you. So! pour yourself something lovely, sit back … Continue reading
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Poem of the Week
Today’s Poem of the Week is an extract from William Shakespeare’s last play, The Tempest which is a tale about power and isolation set on a magical island. Click here to read a full synopsis. This passage is spoken by … Continue reading
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Poem of the Week
Today’s Poem of the Week is one of my favourites. Sitting at my very sunny desk on this gorgeous Friday afternoon, time is quavering, nearly ceasing altogether. It is a sensation which reminds of this poem. I haven’t chosen it … Continue reading
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BBC Poetry Season – An Update
Reproduced with kind permission from The Reader Online, written by Mark Till The BBC’s Poetry Season is now fully up and running. Last weekend, BBC Four showed a series of programmes – some old, some new – about Wilfred Owen, … Continue reading
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Poem of the Week
Today’s Poem of the Week is just a quick one in celebration of the long weekend… Weekend When drudgery and care impose themselves, Each request and promise a feather turned to brick, Even the strong and stalwart plead for … Continue reading
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Poem of the Week
I spend lots of my time travelling around the country visiting various Bibby offices. In fact, I’ve noticed that I usually spend more time on my journeys than I do at my destinations, which can be quite unsettling. It’s also … Continue reading
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Poem of the Week
This week’s poem is another romantic one and has been recommended by Dan Thompson from Direct Workforce. Dan writes “This is my favourite, romantic poem. The idea of something as mundane as doing the washing up bringing back memoires of … Continue reading
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Poem of the Week
Today the new Poet Laureate will be named by the Culture Secretary, Andy Burnham. The Poet Laureate’s duties include writing poetry to commemorate royal events and working to raise the profile of poetry in the UK. All previous Poet Laureates … Continue reading
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Poem of the Week
I recently re-discovered today’s poem whilst participating in The Reader Organisation’s Read To Lead Corporate Training at Bibby Line Group earlier this month. The language is a little dated and as such, it probably requires a few readings to make … Continue reading
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