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Poems To Learn By Heart

AnonymousBystander
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



Josh
Joshua Bond
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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.

Northern_Soul
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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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thanks for your suggestions thus far ...

melissa_hosters
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"Women" Bukowski, something that once changed my life forever, I recommend to everyone unambiguously.

AnonymousBystander
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thanks, Melissa.

silent_lotus
silent lotus .
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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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This is amazing

ptrouton
Patrick Trouton
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Interesting thanks for sharing

Steeeveee
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Nice thread! Thank you guys!
https://www.govloop.com/for

Demetria_Bennett
Demetria Bennett
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Beautiful

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