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Poem for a Good Day
“Summons” by Robert Francis Keep me from going to sleep too soon Or if I go to sleep too soon Come wake me up. Come any hour Of night. Come whistling up the road. Stomp on the porch. Bang on … Continue reading
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Tagged american poetry, life, poem, poetry, robert francis
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One Foot in the Jungle
I ran across this poem by Jorge Luis Borges, and it helps explain a bit of why I like cats so much—because they’re half wild, because they seem to remember things they can’t express, and because they seem to know … Continue reading
An Old Favorite
I ran across this poem today, an old favorite by Alexander Pushkin: I loved you; even now I may confess, Some embers of my love their fire retain; But do not let it cause you more distress, I … Continue reading
Posted in poems, quotations
Tagged alexander pushkin, poem, poetry, quotations, russia
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Just a Sad Poem, That’s All
“I Thought of You” I thought of you and how you love this beauty, And walking up the long beach all alone I heard the waves breaking in measured thunder As you and I once heard their monotone. Around me … Continue reading
Horses, again
Since I’ve got horses on my mind, and poetry, and Minnesota, here’s another poem, too–”A Blessing” by James Wright. My brother recently emailed me this poem, and I was glad to get it because it had been a few years … Continue reading
Gentlest of Skeptics, Sleepiest of Friends
Yes, I’ll willingly bite on the “No Cats on the Internet Day” buzz. My cats would be embarrassed if they knew how often I brag about them to people. They’re unimpressed with recognition, glowing praise, getting their photos taken, and being … Continue reading
