What Some Poets Say About Poetry

Here are some quotes about poetry from poets themselves. We thought we share them with you. Boswell: Sir, what is poetry? Johnson: Why Sir, it is much easier to say what it is not. We all know what light is; but it is not easy to tell what it is. - Samuel Johnson 1709-84: in James Boswell Life of Johnson (1791) 12 April 1776 Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings; it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. - William Wordsworth (1770-1850): Lyrical Ballads (2nd ed., 1802) preface Poetry is the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds. - ...

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Pinoy Komiks review

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On condoms, contraception and intervention

March 11, 2010

By eliyanga • Posted in Blogs atbp

We deprive people of the knowledge regarding sex and sexual behaviors and yet we expect them to do the right thing. At this very moment thousands, no, millions are suffering as a result of this deprivation. This carnal drive we call sex and all the related behaviors and aspects streaming out of it is an...
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Ang Tula Ko’y Bugtong 6

March 11, 2010

By dodie58 • Posted in Samut-sari

Sa dating mga bugtong narito ang tugon Ang Tula Ko’y Bugtong - Una – ...
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Masseuse

March 10, 2010

By darkdatu • Posted in Love and Friendship

Masseuse In her empty palms She holds my release The incense she brings A mist of finger tips . A...
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Sa Ihip ng Hangin…Noon

March 10, 2010

By Noel Reyes • Posted in Inspirasyon

Nakangiti ang siwang sa dingding Doon sumilip ang mapanudyong hangin Inilililis ang aking isip Hinahalaw ang masasayang...
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Sa Isang Nilalang na Nilamon ng Agos

March 10, 2010

By m.j rafal • Posted in Malayang Indayog

Kaibigan, Ano ba ang problema? Hindi lalaya Kung ibabaon ang sarili, ipagsisiksikan, Sa Disyertong mayroon nang nagmamay-ari. Huwag! Huwag...
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Repleksiyon

March 9, 2010

By jasonville • Posted in Hinaing

Ano na bang narating ko sa paglipas ng panahon? ito ang paulit-ulit sa sarili’y tinatanong. May...
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Tama Ba Na Mali, Mali Ba Na Bawal

March 9, 2010

By dodie58 • Posted in Malayang Indayog

Sa aking isipan laging katanungan, Sa pinapayagan may tama ba’t bawal. Sana kasagutan ako ay mabigyan, Sa pangangatwiran walang papanigan. Aking saloobin basahin...
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