Here’s the poem on which I am writing my final J-Po paper. I thought that some might enjoy making its acquaintance. Icarium Mare Richard Wilbur We have heard of the undimmed air Of the True Earth above us, and how here, Shut in our sea-like atsmosphere, We grope like muddled fish. Perhaps from there, That […]
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"Icarium Mare" by Richard Wilbur
30
Nov 2009
Category: Jerry, Literature, Poetry, Richard Wilbur
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Peter’s Summer "Job"
14
Jun 2009
Dear Friends, From the south of D.C. between the curves of the Potomac underneath the shade of a Hickory tree, Greetings! I would like to share with you all some points of interest. I am, for now, technically unemployed; that’s right, I have remained strong, I’m not working at Ruby Tuesday! I have been “hired” […]
Category: Belloc, History, Inn, Literature, Pedantriactivity, Potamac, Ruby Tuesday, Tavern
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An Afternoon With Dr. Louise Cowan
11
Jun 2009
Poetry, Culture, and the University of Dallas “…that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” Any noble movement in culture is preceded by a return and re-grasping of foundational ideals, a return to simplicity. Optimism and simplicity graces a finished soul, a noble character, a saint. After four years, is […]
Category: Dr. Cowan, English Professor, Liberal Arts, Literature, Poetry, Smoking, UD, University of Dallas, Wine
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