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Book Nook: The Great Poets: Robert Burns

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Blurb The 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns (1759 – 1796), one of the most popular of poets, was celebrated in 2009. A pioneer of the Romantic movement, works such as “A Red, Red Rose”, “A Man’s a Man for a’ That”, and the ubiquitous “Auld Lang Syne”, have made him an international figure. Naxos AudioBooks’ popular Great Poets series marked the anniversary with this audio, bringing together all the key works. Review Yeah, you read that write. I’m reading some 18th century Scottish poetry. Consider this the start of my homework for a trip to Scotland next … Continue reading Book Nook: The Great Poets: Robert Burns

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Poem: Destiny in our Hands

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In the cradle of the cosmos, where the stars align, They told us tales of destiny, a script we can’t decline. Born to greatness, they declared, as if it was our fate, But I’ve come to realize, it’s a narrative I won’t take. Fate, they say, was written in the stars, But I believe we’re the authors, tearing through the bars. Destiny’s a notion, they try to tie our hands, But I’ve found the truth, it’s something we command. We’re not born to greatness, it’s a myth, a grand disguise, Fate was invented by cowards, selling dreams in the skies. … Continue reading Poem: Destiny in our Hands

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Poem: Comfortless

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By Edgar A. Guest As found in Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book I found him underneath a tree“And what is wrong,” quoth I,“That you so solemn seem to beUnder this summer sky?” “The birds above you gayly sing,The wildflowers brightly bloom,What is this awful, horrid thingWhich seeks to seal your doom?” Round the children romp and play,The gentle breezes blow,Sad stranger, tell to me I prayThe burden of your woe. “I do not see the sunbeams dance,Nor hear the birds,” said he.“There’s something faulty with my stance,I can’t get off the tee.” “All day I’ve shanked my mashie shot,My putts … Continue reading Poem: Comfortless

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Branch On Fire (Burns Night): Lagavulin, Offerman Edition

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January 25 is the birthday of famed Scot poet Robert Burns. And well, they celebrate. Food, poetry…and scotch whisky. I’m not Scottish, as far as I know, but hey, that just happens to be three things I can absolutely get behind celebrating. Flaviar, the whiskey club I joined late last year, even had a virtual event built around it. Ultimately, it was an attempt to sale some a well known peated whiskey, but it was also suppose to feature a poetry reading and tasting notes an a couple of scotches. I say suppose to because the audio wound up being … Continue reading Branch On Fire (Burns Night): Lagavulin, Offerman Edition

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A New Star Delivers A New Entry In the Poetry Pantheon On Inauguration Day

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Just last week, I went back and re-read Maya Angelou’s And Still I Rise. I can’t remember why. It was referenced in something I was reading or watching or listening to, I just can’t remember what at this point. I even included it in my 2021 reading log. It’s always good to go back and read the great works as a reminder that some things transcend time or events. And as of today, we have a new entry in this pantheon, and I almost missed it. I watched President Joe Biden’s speech, but a good chunk of the day, the … Continue reading A New Star Delivers A New Entry In the Poetry Pantheon On Inauguration Day

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Worth A Read: Mereba–Dodging The Devil

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I’m not quite sure where to file Spoken Word stuff here, other than occasionally in the “shit I like” pile. I consider it mostly like podcasts and audiobooks, I call it reading, not listening for some reason. I’m not sure if that is old school, curmudgeon or what. I also refuse to ponder it too long. Consume, enjoy, properly ponder, learn, move on. I’ve posted about my love for Tiny Desk before. Last week, Mereba was on there. I had no familiarity, but I tend to listen to every new episode TD puts out. Walking out in an isolated area, … Continue reading Worth A Read: Mereba–Dodging The Devil