Monthly Archives: April 2023

Welcoming in May with a Dance

In Hardy, Mayday dancing is a way of connecting with ancient roots

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A Bombed Cathedral, My Lost Child

A bombed cathedral and a George Herbert hymn come to mind as I think of my eldest son, who died 23 years ago today.

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Empire of Light, Filled with Poetry

The film “Empire of Light” is magical in part because of all the poetry recited.

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Tucker Carlson as Sammy Glick

Think of Tucker Carlson, recently fired by Fox, as a rightwing Sammy Glick (from “What Makes Sammy Run?”).

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Larkin’s Attack on Nostalgia

Larkin’s “I Remember” is an attack on Coventry for not having given him an idealized childhood.

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My Problematic Relationship with Charles II

A melange of thoughts, including my supposed link with Charles II and authors connected with Coventry.

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Richard III, Slimed by Shakespeare

Richard III was not fairly treated by Shakespeare. Historical accuracy aside, the Bard still gave us a powerful depiction of evil.

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Breaking Bread at Emmaus

Levertov says that seeing Jesus’s resurrection as no more than a metaphor is not enough for her. She requires a tangible miracle.

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An Inspiring Poem for an Inspiring Leader

Kavanagh’s inspiring poem about labor leader Jim Larkin describes a man who got men to think outside of conventional boundaries.

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