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Poems To Learn By Heart
AnonymousBystander
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Fire of Insight
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Hi All
After reading this article
https://www.thecut.com/2020/04/now-is-the-perfect-time-to-memorize-a-poem.html
I wondered what contributors to the DUP would suggest for poems to learn?
As to my suggestion, https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47708/coda-56d2285ab4d58
After reading this article
https://www.thecut.com/2020/04/now-is-the-perfect-time-to-memorize-a-poem.html
I wondered what contributors to the DUP would suggest for poems to learn?
As to my suggestion, https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47708/coda-56d2285ab4d58
Josh
Joshua Bond
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Joshua Bond
Tyrant of Words
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This Poem is Dangerous
by Elma Mitchell
This poem is dangerous: it should not be left
Within the reach of children, or even of adults
Who might swallow it whole, with possibly
Undesirable side-effects. If you come across
An unattended, unidentified poem
In a public place, do not attempt to tackle it
Yourself. Send it (preferably, in a sealed container)
To the nearest centre of learning, where it will be rendered
Harmless, by experts. Even the simplest poem
May destroy your immunity to human emotions.
All poems must carry a Government warning. Words
Can seriously affect your heart.
by Elma Mitchell
This poem is dangerous: it should not be left
Within the reach of children, or even of adults
Who might swallow it whole, with possibly
Undesirable side-effects. If you come across
An unattended, unidentified poem
In a public place, do not attempt to tackle it
Yourself. Send it (preferably, in a sealed container)
To the nearest centre of learning, where it will be rendered
Harmless, by experts. Even the simplest poem
May destroy your immunity to human emotions.
All poems must carry a Government warning. Words
Can seriously affect your heart.
Northern_Soul
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-Missy-
Tyrant of Words
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A few personal poems I know off by heart.
• God help the wolf after whom the dogs do not bark by Ted Hughes: https://bit.ly/2NPz0pn
• Woman by Charles Bukowski: https://bit.ly/37BIVpF
• Neighbours by Patrick King (Can’t find this online anywhere so took a photo of it.)
I know a couple from DU too. Special ones along the way.
AnonymousBystander
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Fire of Insight
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Joined 28th Sep 2018 Forum Posts: 226
thanks for your suggestions thus far ...
melissa_hosters
Joined 8th Feb 2021
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Strange Creature
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"Women" Bukowski, something that once changed my life forever, I recommend to everyone unambiguously.
AnonymousBystander
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Fire of Insight
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thanks, Melissa.
silent_lotus
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silent lotus .
Thought Provoker
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a p0em to learn by heart
versus
a p0em to learn by mind
when have we learned enough to be
ourselves within our own authenticity
without need
i’ve never memorized a p0em
not even one that has found its voice
in my own inkwell
thankyuuu for creating this discussion
silent lotus
MichaelCrowley
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Strange Creature
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This is amazing
ptrouton
Patrick Trouton
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Patrick Trouton
Strange Creature
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Interesting thanks for sharing
Steeeveee
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Strange Creature
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Nice thread! Thank you guys!
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Demetria_Bennett
Demetria Bennett
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Demetria Bennett
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Beautiful