Section: «Poems»
Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings:
artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.);
a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").
Holy Sonnet Ii: As Due By Many Titles
As due by many titles I resigneMy selfe to thee, O God, first I was madeBy thee, and for thee, and when I was decay'dThy blood bought that, the which..
© John Donne
The Apparition
When by thy scorn, O murd'ress, I am deadAnd that thou think'st thee freeFrom all solicitation from me,Then shall my ghost come to thy bed,And thee..
© John Donne
Elegy Xiii: His Parting From Her
SINCE she must go, and I must mourn, come night,Environ me with darkness, whilst I write ;Shadow that hell unto me, which aloneI am to suffer when my..
© John Donne
Holy Sonnet V: I Am A Little World
I am a little world made cunninglyOf Elements, and an Angelike spright,But black sinne hath betraid to endlesse nightMy worlds both parts, and (oh)..
© John Donne
The Undertaking
I have done one braver thingThan all the Worthies did,And yet a braver thence doth spring,Which is, to keep that hid.It were but madness now..
© John Donne
Good Friday, 1613. Riding Westward
Let mans Soule be a Spheare, and then, in this,The intelligence that moves, devotion isAnd as the other Spheares, by being growneSubject to forraigne..
© John Donne
Holy Sonnet Xix: Oh, To Vex Me
Oh, to vex me, contraryes meet in one:Inconstancy unnaturally hath begottA constant habit; that when I would notI change in vowes, and in..
© John Donne
The Message
Send home my long stray'd eyes to me,Which O too long have dwelt on thee,Yet since there they have learn'd such ill,Such forc'd fashions,And false..
© John Donne
The Funerall
Who ever comes to shroud me, do not harmeNor question muchThat subtile wreath of haire, which crowns my arme;The mystery, the signe you must not..
© John Donne
Holy Sonnet V: I Am A Little World Made Cunningly
I am a little world made cunninglyOf elements, and an angelic sprite;But black sin hath betrayed to endless nightMy worlds both parts, and (oh!) both..
© John Donne
Elegy V: His Picture
Here take my picture; though I bid farewellThine, in my heart, where my soul dwells, shall dwell.'Tis like me now, but I dead, 'twill be moreWhen we..
© John Donne
Negative Love
I never stoop'd so low, as theyWhich on an eye, cheeke, lip, can prey,Seldom to them, which soare no higherThan vertue or the minde to'admire,For..
© John Donne
The Token
Send me some token, that my hope may live,Or that my easeless thoughts may sleep and rest;Send me some honey to make sweet my hive,That in my..
© John Donne
The Primrose
Upon this Primrose hill,Where, if Heav'n would distilA shower of rain, each several drop might goTo his own primrose, and grow manna so;And where..
© John Donne
Holy Sonnet Vii: At The Round Earth's Imagined Corners Blow
At the round earth's imagined corners blowYour trumpets, angels, and arise, ariseFrom death, you numberless infinitiesOf souls, and to your scattered..
© John Donne
Between the Shadows of Contrast
Opposite Day is more than fun,It’s the night disguised as morning sun.It’s joy within a silent tear,The bravery behind our fear.It’s strength inside..
© Opposite Day
A World Turned Inside Out
On Opposite Day the world stands strange,The rules dissolve, the roles exchange.Left becomes right, and wrong feels right,Day wears the clothing of..
© Opposite Day
The Big Upside-Down Day
Today is Opposite Day, hooray!Everything’s backward in every way.Shoes go on hands and hats go on feet,We shout “hello!” to everyone we meet.We walk..
© Opposite Day
A World Made Brighter
If every voice decidedTo speak just one kind phrase,The world would shine much brighterThan sunlight through a haze.A compliment is musicThat softly..
© Compliment Day
The Echo of Kind Words
A kind word echoes softlyLong after it is said,It lingers in the cornersOf a tired, troubled head.When someone feels unnoticed,When confidence is..
© Compliment Day
Words of Light
Words of light, words of grace,Softly falling, face to face.Compliments like blossoming treesSway with kindness in their leaves.A single phrase can..
© Compliment Day
The Art of Kindness
There is an art in kindness—A beauty simple, pure, and true;It glows within a thoughtful wordThat says, “I see the best in you.”No gold or gift can..
© Compliment Day
The Power of a Gentle Word
A compliment is just a breath,A simple string of quiet sound,Yet how it lifts a weary heart,And turns the heavy day around.It travels farther than we..
© Compliment Day
To the Women Who Inspire
Through endless nights and busy days,You lead with love in countless ways.A heart of courage, soul of fire,Your life ignites our deepest desire.We..
© Womens Day - 8 March
A Tribute on March 8
For every dream you dare to chase,For every smile, for every grace.For battles fought and victories won,For shining bright like morning sun.Women of..
© Womens Day - 8 March