'To the Youth' a poem written in 1936 by Nordahl Grieg Also known as 'Encircled by enemies' Set to music in 1952 by Otto Mortensen Encircled by enemies, enter your time...

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A poet uses metaphors when she's afraid of direct honesty. Do not misunderstand me, a poet never fears the facts, it's just sometimes she's been forced into such small spaces...
If my grief over Mother's death were a person, This would be the year it could buy its first drink With friends at the bar Slamming the mug down in triumph, Froth crowning its upper lip. Then,...
When I am gone, release me; let me go I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that we had so many years I gave you love, you can only guess how much...
Hi my name is Cheryl and I am the White Swan Today I am going to read poetry because I decided to write some poems for the White Knight The easiest way to tell someone you like them is to write...
Church Life I sit in my pew every Sunday, with my fancy hat and white gloves. I wear my finest dresses because pants will not do. I appear with face paint to see If any new men will arrive to praise...
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God showers me with blessings - too many to be named. And He has given me so much - so much, I am ashamed. Though I have lost possessions, (some former wants and needs) - I'm steered to where...
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The heart determines how they flow - and why they come so fast - as tears pour down in numbers from the first to very last. Long tears were streaming down my face - for something bad occurred. And...
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I love you because I love you You need not be my lover And you know not always be so I love you because I love you Love is a state of grace And love is not paid with love Love is given for free It is...