Showing results for "Roses" in Poetry

In The Rose, award-winning poet Ariana Reines navigates the intersection of power and surrender. Drawing on the history of "romance" as the troubadours knew it and the titular flower's ancient allegories for sexuality and mystery, Reines plunges into feminine archetypes to explore masculine pain: "I have always liked helpless / & terrible men because they break my mind."

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Echoes of Love is a companion for those hardest days and quietest nights. It is a collection of 100 short reflections for the grieving heart: honest, raw, and quietly real. Each reflection offers a soft moment of recognition, something to hold onto when you're not sure what you feel or how to move through it. Some parts may comfort you. Others may bring tears. All were written to meet you where you are.

"The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" is Christopher Marlowe's emotional appeal to his lady to run away with him and live a romantic rural idyll, read by Bill Wallis.

“The Monster in Me” delves into trauma’s profound impact and the struggle between darkness and light. Through poignant words, the author reveals the isolating experience of mental imprisonment and unmasks the shadows that haunt. Amidst despair, glimmers of hope and resilience emerge, guiding a journey toward healing and self-discovery. This collection invites empathy and contemplation, offering solace to those in mental anguish and insight into PTSD’s impact. It’s an ode to resilience and the power of poetry to illuminate life’s darkest corners.

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.

A nightingale overhears a student complaining that the professor's daughter will not dance with him, as he is unable to give her a red rose; a lizard, a butterfly and a daisy laugh at the student for doing so. The nightingale visits all the rose-trees in the garden, and one of the roses tells her there is a way to produce a red rose, but only if the nightingale is prepared to sing the sweetest song for the rose all night with her heart pressing into a thorn, sacrificing her life.

The Rose That Blooms in the Night is a collection of poems from spoken word poet, yoga instructor, podcaster, and Instagram influencer Allie Michelle. The collection is meant to be a mirror reflecting the love inside of those who explore it. It tells the tale of transformational cycles we experience throughout our lives. Falling in and out of love. Feeling lost and rediscovering our purpose. Learning to create a home within our own skin instead of seeking it in other people and places.

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

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