Category Archive: Famous Poets

Blog posts that contain bio's or poetry by famous poets.

May 18

Gone From My Sight by Henry Van Dyke

A poem about death and the transition, Gone From My Sight was written by Henry Van Dyke.  Poem is read aloud by Justin Germino. Gone From My Sight I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is …

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Apr 13

Poem: Phenomenal Woman

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An excellent poem that is worth reprinting for poetry fans. Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms The …

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Dec 24

Christmas Trees by Robert Frost

Christmas Trees is one of Robert Frost’s famous poems and was written in 1920.

Jan 28

Fire and Ice by Robert Frost

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One of Robert Frost’s most popular poems, Fire and Ice was published in December 1920 and is a poem that stuck with me when I read it as a kid.

Jul 11

Poetic Showcase: We Work the Black Seam

Looking at the poetic song “We Work the Black Seam” lyrics by Sting from The Dream of the Blue Turtles Album. This song makes a poetic political statement.

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