Today is August 3, 2009, and I am from 9:30 pm. I have just returned from a session of poetry in my church, where I had such a wonderful time. It was so beautiful, and the discussion was so inspiring and uplifting. We read romantic poems from Elaluddin Rumi (1207-1273). He was a Persian poet, and I really liked many. We looked at one poem from the book. Essential Rumi entitled No number for form The upcoming discussion was very interesting. There were some people who did not like Rumi, and some who abstained declared their position; however, they have feedback on the poem we are reading. My position is that the poem refers more to Christianity than to Islam.
We then discussed Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). She was such an amazing poet. There were many people who considered her a hermit, because she wrote her poems instead of hanging out and having parties with the crowd. The lessons of her devotion are astounding. Look at her accomplishments now, as those who tried to anger her. She is well remembered as one of the greatest poets of our time. Her contribution to the poetic ship will be well remembered for many years. She even thought of a dash before many thought of it as part of the English language.
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was another amazing poet whom we discussed. Percy definitely loved the ladies. His fantasy really went beyond human understanding. This guy was just a stunning and talented poet, depicting images and attracting a sense of passion. He actually hid some of his fantastic love poems about other women from his wife.
Finally, we discussed Sappho (VII century BC), who was an ancient Greek lyric poet, born on the island of Lesbos. Sappho was just a terrific poet, talking with Aphrodite. Listen to this line from Sappho to Aphrodite, "Lady of Cyprus, pour the nectar that honors you in our cups, gold, and rises for drinking." Amazing, just awesome romantic love poetry!
Presented by the "Epulariu Master".
