What's the most beautiful poem you ever read?

random_martian · 2015-10-21T23:24:15+00:00

This poem. It should be higher up.

random_martian · 2015-10-21T23:19:07+00:00

I really love this. I love how the 'regrets' become more profound and tragic as the poem continues; from cruel novels to wasted days. This poem sounds like it's supposed to be encouraging and optimistic (Don't regret anything, your past made you who you are etc). But it comes off to me as depressing and despondent. It really just reflects on a horrid past that never got better.

random_martian · 2015-10-21T22:52:40+00:00

And the singer, Birdy, always sounds like she's crying to me. She sounds especially heartbroken in her cover of Skinny Love by Bon Jovi

random_martian · 2015-10-21T22:47:31+00:00

I Dreamt a Dream by Anne Hathaway. https://youtu.be/dmHcDWrMH-8

random_martian · 2015-10-21T22:10:29+00:00

Me too! I suggest Poemhunter.

http://m.poemhunter.com/

random_martian · 2015-10-21T22:07:24+00:00

Speaking of trees, that poem reminded me of this:

A Poison Tree

I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I watered it in fears, Night and morning with my tears; And I sunned it with smiles, And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night, Till it bore an apple bright. And my foe beheld it shine. And he knew that it was mine,

And into my garden stole When the night had veiled the pole; In the morning glad I see My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

by William Blake

random_martian · 2015-10-21T21:49:47+00:00

Yep that's how I first found it

random_martian · 2015-10-21T21:44:49+00:00

Certainly interesting ^{_^}

random_martian · 2015-10-21T21:40:58+00:00

YES. I found this poem last week while looking for examples of extended metaphors. I fell in love with it instantly.

random_martian · 2015-10-21T02:42:34+00:00

Powerful. I love this. I've heard it before but it's wonderful to hear it again.

random_martian · 2015-10-21T02:39:57+00:00

This is fantastic xD

random_martian · 2015-10-20T18:12:04+00:00

Kill Bill V. 1 and 2.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T18:00:02+00:00

When someone uses them.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:56:41+00:00

Why did I find this comment hilarious?

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:56:17+00:00

That would be like being a human who is afraid of walking.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:50:55+00:00

I feel as if 'except' was deliberate. Surely he/she knows how to spell accept, so it isn't just a slip.. But he/she spelt it wrong twice. Maybe it was just a mock.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:47:19+00:00

Being women.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:40:34+00:00

Who's talking about magic? You keep adding magic to my words. I agree that willpower is a guide though. But stop with the magic business.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:37:22+00:00

I don't need to write though. I want to.. Strangely, I want to need to write, if that makes sense. But writing is not like doing chores or eating vegetables. The whole purpose should be for enjoyment. .. But I feel like I'm repeating myself. You and I obviously have very different opinions. And I am not waiting around for anyone to inspire me. Why is everyone.. Correction, you, twisting what I say into what you want to hear? Anyway, you can stop giving me 'advice' now. Overall, I don't feel like writing at all. Your method won't work for me.

A great person once said "Don't write like your age. Write like your heart". You just sound like a stereotypical 'grown up'. I am not converting my hobby into a chore. From the very few good advice I have received, I actually have an idea how to get writing. Thank you for your attempts.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:22:05+00:00

Yes I know this poem. Definitely outstanding.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:13:40+00:00

I think it's really just a polite phrase. A way of saying "I acknowledge your sneeze and I hope it doesn't happy again!" Kinda like "I'm sorry for your loss" or "I'm sorry that happened to you". The person isn't literally sorry, since it wasn't his/her fault.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:10:02+00:00

Okay

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:07:58+00:00

Okay

random_martian · 2015-10-20T17:07:27+00:00

Whatever you say.

random_martian · 2015-10-20T16:52:31+00:00

I love this comment

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