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Re: A lovely piece Abanerjee!
Hi lindo, do come back for a read, you'll find it quite well done by Gray - tracing a sweeping account of the history of poetry. I am happy that so many have commended my post on this topic I attempted to write, but was not quite at first sure whether it'll be so well received by my readers. People like yourselves make this effort of mine worth its while and much as I know of you, you too write with all your heart. Thank you. Hope your trip to London with Adam was fruitful.
posted by
anib
on September 16, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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Re: snowview
No, no, very well deserving of your blog tag 'Celebrity', and that it is. Also thabks for your warm , encouraging words in praise. Glad you liked.
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anib
on September 16, 2009 at 7:58 AM
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Re: Sallies of the Soul
Sallies of the soul BC-A, works indeed even when our chips are down. Isn't that a good expression? Thank you so much for your continued visits and interest.
posted by
anib
on September 16, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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Sallies of the Soul
So Thomas Gray observes that poetry, with its power of harmony can calm the turbulent sallies of the soul love. It also works in our looser time as well. BC-A, Bill’s Roost
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BC-A
on September 16, 2009 at 5:37 AM
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Very interesting and well written, as always! Thanks for the generous "tag" for my blog....not quite deserving of it!
posted by
Nita09
on September 16, 2009 at 3:15 AM
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A lovely piece Abanerjee!
I was too sick to read the original poem, but I have to come back and read it. Tracing the history of poetry seemed a bit contrived at first, but from the way you explained it, this is not really the case. I can't imagine a more challenging topic but this proves that if you are writing with all your heart you can achieve true sincerity ( did that make any sense, coz I think the cold medicine is kicking in
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lindo
on September 16, 2009 at 3:03 AM
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Re: beautiful
C'mon, Tzippy ... you are no less a writer yourself. Thanx to you too, and if you have found my humble contribution/s having done some good in bringing you any motivation, I feel it worth the effort.
posted by
anib
on September 16, 2009 at 2:33 AM
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Re: TAPS.
" ... The different doom our Fates assign." Isn't that great? Thanks a lot.
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anib
on September 16, 2009 at 2:29 AM
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Re: yellowrose55
Yes, this is one perfect example by Gray on the Pindaric Ode. Oh, we are all here to learn and share. Good writing comes from involved reading of course. You too are good. What I lack in poetry, I try making up from writing about ~ poetry.
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posted by
anib
on September 16, 2009 at 2:27 AM
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Yes Soul, this one is a sweeping account of Gray's history of poetry. Hindi film songs are indeed very evocative and lyrical, especially the ones of the days of the yore.
posted by
anib
on September 16, 2009 at 2:23 AM
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Re: sam
I am so glad that a poetess of your standing should be saying that about learning quite a bit. I think I'll do a bit more on the Ode, tonight, and yes, a big thank you to you.
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anib
on September 16, 2009 at 2:20 AM
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Re: Shobana
It gladdens me that you liked my narration and this eggs me on to do better and better. It (encouragement) sure does hone one's writing skills, one reason for my being in Blogit. Thank you
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anib
on September 16, 2009 at 2:17 AM
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Re: Nileangel
It's a coincidence that the word 'Muse' was used by you and I simultaneously. I'll come and see your poetry on this.
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anib
on September 16, 2009 at 2:14 AM
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beautiful
you made me realize how much of the beautiful writing I still dont know. And I read and I read, and still I have not even touched a small part of what I want to read.
thank you for opening my eyes
posted by
Tzippy
on September 16, 2009 at 12:52 AM
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"Enough for me: with joy I see
The different doom our Fates assign."
posted by
TAPS.
on September 15, 2009 at 11:16 PM
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I'll be sure to check out more of Thomas Gray's poetry. Beauty and emotion pour from this poem. There is still so much I have to learn about writing. And much of it involves reading.
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yellowrose55
on September 15, 2009 at 10:43 PM
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Very historical. I dare say that I have found the perfect poets in hindi films of yore but never in the western crop of pretenders. Thats because western civilization has been hijacked for over 2,000 years!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on September 15, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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This is an outstanding essay! I learned quite a bit, thank you! sam
posted by
sam444
on September 15, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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Abanerjee - This is truly lovely..your narration on this poem. I will come back for a re-read.
Thank you for your visit to my blog and your kind comment.
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shobana
on September 15, 2009 at 8:20 PM
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I loved the beginning line. What a muse poetry truly is. It's funny you used the word muse because I started writing a poem today on that very topic.
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Nileangel
on September 15, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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