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Treasuring performances by this amazing Knoxville #poet, musician, & James Agee scholar. Two fave songs worth looking for on YouTube: R. B. Morris's version of "Science for the People" and his rendition of John Prine's "That's How Every Empire Falls." Both sadly relevant as Prine died of Covid and now the next US administration prepares to turn away from science-based decision-making. #DaysDevotedTo #Science4Peace @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

“But that didn't stop George from admiring the language that was all around him.“

I would use this story in a social studies lesson with older grades. It is good to highlight on the dark history but in an enlighten way so students are not hidden from the truth of what happened in America.

This biograph is a true story about George Moses Horton. The story highlights how George was wanting to learn to read, but he was enslaved, therefore he could not. This inspiring story illustrates the struggles that enslaved people had to go through, but they still had determination to admire the things they value. George valued poetry.

I found the poem Henry was reciting to Alex in the V&A, and I'm obsessed with it!

"It rhymes in French." - Henry ?

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Have to go with a classic for #WhyInTitle. If it's #NewYearNewBooks for anyone, it's a must-read #poem from a treasured #poet and author. @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Patrick Gale excels in beautifully understated writing with such kindness and gentleness. My heart broke for Charles through his unpopularity at school and awkwardness in life, whilst still being able to dislike his at times acerbic sharpness and intellectual superiority as he tries to find himself. My heart broke again for his mother as he pushes her away then yearns for her when sent to war. Despite some brutal elements this was a lovely read.

#OnThisDay #NOV5 #poet #poetry #poetrymatters

#OnThisDay #NOV4 #poet #poetry #poetrymatters

The official resting place of William Wordsworth and his lovely wife Mary Wordsworth.

Grasmere cemetery.

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#daffodils
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