Learn about poetry all around the world!
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These are only a few types of poetry found throughout the history of the world. In this month's issue of Periscope, you will find that poetry comes in many shapes and colors. It is written for...
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Old dark sleepy pool quick unexpected frog goes plop! Watersplash.
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To The Rain Bringer of wealth Feeder of orphans Fall gently Come and feed us peacefully Oh, fall gently. - Acoli
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India, Pakistan & the Middle East, Part 1 In India, Pakistan and the middle east, a form of poetry called the ghazal (pronounced "guzzle") has been popular for over a thousand years. Ghazal means...
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Modern Aboriginal Poetry of Australia The songs and oral poems of the aborigines of Australia have been passed down for thousands of years. The poems explore their historical and spiritual connection...
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Rocking The sea rocks her thousands of waves. The sea is divine. Hearing the loving sea I rock my son. The wind wandering by night Rocks the wheat. Hearing the loving wind I rock my son. God, the...
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Poetry Is an Ancient Language Art In this image from The Odyssey, Odysseus is seen strapped to the mast of his ship. Most researchers believe that poetry is older than written language itself. The...
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It is very easy to draw a portrait of somebody else, But how difficult it is to stand in front of a mirror! - Ishrat Afreen
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While Visiting on the South Stream the Taoist Priest Chang Walking along a little path, I find a footprint on the moss, A white cloud low on the quiet lake, Grasses that sweeten an idle door, A pine...
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The Joy of a Singer A wonderful occupation Making songs! But all too often they Are failures. A wonderful fate Getting wishes fulfilled! But all too often they Slip past. A wonderful occupation...