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How We Judge Metrical Poetry: Inverted-A Horn Submissions Guidelines

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Aya Katz

Updated on February 12, 2012 Aya Katz  moreContact Author Meter in Poetry — Wikipedia Article Meter (poetry) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia How can you tell if something is good? In the case of poetry, aren’t all standards of evaluation strictly … Continue reading →

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Rudyard Kipling: A General Summary

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Aya Katz

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Rudyard Kipling: Prelude to Departmental Ditties

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Aya Katz

Prelude To “Departmental Ditties” 1885 by Rudyard Kipling I have eaten your bread and salt I have drunk your water and wine. The deaths ye died I have watched beside, And the lives ye led were mine. Was there ought … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of The Comforters by Rudyard Kipling

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Aya Katz

Last night, on my “Fans of Rudyard Kipling” fan page on Facebook, I had a message from  a fan of Kipling’s poetry who lives in India. “Sir, Can you please explain the poem ‘The Comforters’ of our dear Rudyard Kipling?I … Continue reading →

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School

Posted on May 6, 2012 by SarahJade

Danger Aware the mask man riding on Driving another person’s car Peel out, it’s just a game Rise dust, gain a privilege. Is your lover out too far? Ask her not to swim. Please yell her name Please yell her … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on April 28, 2012 by SarahJade

Winter The wind is rushing by The birds all disappear And I cry out, “Winter has come.” Spring The snow is seeping through the ground A child whispers softly And the coldness is no longer here. Summer I hear the … Continue reading →

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Covenant Between the Pieces

Posted on August 17, 2011 by crocodil

Crocodil:   Covenant Between the Pieces   Look up toward the heavens And count  the stars: Six million too many.   And lo, a smoking furnace…   (Genesis 15,5;  17)     L’Alliance d’Abraham   Leve les yeux au ciel … Continue reading →

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