Tag: Literature

Book reviews, reading strategies (including rereading), author profiles, and literary commentary for the curious reader.

The Tree

Posted on 2019-06-202026-04-26 by Bert Swope

A beautiful poem about patience, growth, and generosity, The Tree follows nature’s seasons as buds, blossoms, and fruit appear in turn. It’s a gentle reminder to wait for the right moment and to share life’s abundance with others.

Poetry – The Little Plant

Posted on 2019-06-192026-04-26 by Bert Swope

In Kate L. Brown’s sweet poem, a tiny plant stirs awake as sunshine and raindrops call it toward the light. It’s a gentle reminder that even the smallest beginnings can grow into something beautiful and full of hope.

Must-Have Today: Best Inspirational Blue Day Quote

Posted on 2019-06-182026-04-26 by Bert Swope

Start your day with Thomas Carlyle’s timeless reminder to make the most of every moment: each new day is a precious gift that slips by quickly. Let this inspiring blue day quote encourage you to embrace today with purpose and gratitude.

Poetry – The Wind

Posted on 2019-06-182026-04-26 by Bert Swope

Christina Rossetti’s The Wind beautifully captures an invisible force through the trembling leaves and bending trees around us. In just a few graceful lines, the poem invites us to feel the wind’s presence without ever seeing it.

Poetry – What is Good

Posted on 2019-06-182026-04-26 by Bert Swope

What is the real good? This thoughtful poem explores answers from law, wisdom, love, and more, before arriving at a simple truth: kindness is the secret every heart holds.

Poetry – Give Us Men

Posted on 2019-06-182026-04-26 by Bert Swope

A timeless call for leaders with courage, integrity, and conviction, this stirring poem reminds us that true character matters most in challenging times. Its powerful words celebrate those who stand firm for justice, honor, and public duty.