Showing results for "Roses" in Poetry

Edward Lear's much-loved comic poem, featuring the most elegant fowl in literature and his beautiful feline friend, read by Jenny Agutter.

Journey through this collection of small poems as the author recounts her teenage and college years, each line detailing a young woman's adventure through life, love, faith, and loss.

Robert Burns' well-known poem celebrating the enduring power of true love, read by Bill Wallis.

Andrew Marvell's classic plea to his mistress to show her love for him while they are both still young and passionate, read by Bill Wallis.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning's classic poem recounting the astonishing variety of ways in which she loves her beloved, read by Jenny Agutter.

La poesia di Marcella Falcone si muove in un territorio denso di emozioni e sentimenti, vive in un mondo sospeso ma, nel contempo, ancorato alla realtà, si sviluppa pagina dopo pagina in un vortice di infinite sensazioni che coinvolgono l'ascoltatore e non lo lasciano mai solo. Lo stile è affidato al verso libero, le parole sono sapientemente scelte e accostate per trasmettere a fondo il pensiero che si genera all'interno dell'autrice.

Christina Rossetti's poignant wish that she could capture the elusive memory of the first time she met her love, read by Jenny Agutter.

Robert Herrick's poetic tribute to his mistress' beautifully carefree style of dress, which he finds more strangely attractive than absolute perfection, read by Bill Wallis.

A short section from Milton's epic poem, expressing how much sweeter the world is when you are with the one you love, read by Jenny Agutter.

Brought to you by Penguin. Fury is very lustful A body concealing its heart’s desire Has a certain texture A tang or an edge if you will That the openhearted cannot match & when exactly does the deceitful Heart open? At climax. —from ‘The Hanged Man’ The Rose navigates the intersection...

In Awakening, Awakening, Safire Rose shares the universal quest for enlightenment that aims to guide listeners along the intricate path of inner exploration and personal growth. Like walking a complex maze, the rhythmic cadence of Safire Rose's verse draws you inward, connects you to the wisdom of your higher self and offers energetic support as you navigate the twists and turns of your spirituality. With each poem, you will find yourself delving deeper into the essence of your being, accepting your wholeness, and returning to the world with a renewed sense of purpose and joy.

This is a beautiful collection of poetry that translates the 2,000-year-old mythos of Ireland into words that inspire and touch the mind, body, and spirit of any listener. This audio narration includes music between the poems which underscores and enhances the mood of romance and thoughtfulness.

Take a look into the mind of the undead bohemian Jack Townson, an artist who found himself trapped in a world of nightmares, a life without sunlight, never to feel the warmth of day or the permanence of true love. Jack dives inward to put pen to paper, filling each minute with forbidden secrets—from the loves he's lost, to the friends he's made, to the villains who have plagued him, and the dreams of tomorrow. Step into the shoes of a child of dusk trying to find his way back into the dawn.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning's plea to her lover to love her just for herself, and not for any qualities that may fade away, read by Jenny Agutter.

Here are 12 specially selected favourite love poems, read by acclaimed actors Bill Wallis and Jenny Agutter. This literary bouquet of blooms includes Andrew Marvell's classic "To His Coy Mistress"; a beautiful extract from "The Song of Solomon"; Christina Rossetti's joyful "A Birthday"; and Christopher Marlowe's "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love".

Banished Rose is a luminous collection of poetry spanning over two decades, tracing the delicate arc of one woman’s journey from adolescence to creative maturity. With raw honesty and lyrical grace, Leila invites listeners into an intimate world shaped by love, heartbreak, personal transformation, and spiritual awakening.

Shakespeare's most famous sonnet, in which he tries, and fails, to find an apt comparison in nature, read by Bill Wallis.

Rebecca Torrellas rips open the wounds of her heart, letting anguish, fury, and uncertainty carve a path through loss, while hope fights to hold its ground. Thorns in the Rose is a powerful collection of poetry that pulls listeners through love's deepest cuts, its lingering scars, and the breathtaking blooms that emerge when survival becomes triumph. If you can endure the thorns, the beauty that awaits is worth the pain.

A beautiful extract from the famous biblical hymn to love, read by Jenny Agutter.

Fallen Petals of a Black Rose is a collection of poems written to chronicle the good and evil times I live. The black rose many will associate with death and sorrow. However, it can also be associated with new beginnings and rebirth of bad habits. I see the black rose in my own ethnic background and also in my nation. It feels like the black rose has been the symbol of this whole world since 2020.