Monthly Archives: January 2013

All, Save One

Posted on 29 January, 2013 by PoetJanstie

[This poem was written for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27th January 2013, and is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. It was recently inspired by Rachel Lucas’ very well written blog post – Mozartsgirl’s Reflection and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Death, Fear, Hope, poem, poetry, sadness, War | 31 Comments

The Secrets of Life

Posted on 21 January, 2013 by PoetJanstie

The riptide pulled and weighed us down, swimming in our shoals. It bent us in our will to win, oh weary, sorry souls. Oh tiresome, terrifying days when scholars moved to preach that all of Christendom was ours, but always … Continue reading →

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Posted in Ballad, experience, family, Fear, Heroes, Hope, Love, poem, poetry, wisdom | 38 Comments

Another Poet

Posted on 3 January, 2013 by PoetJanstie

This poem has such pathos in so few words, it represents all that poetry should be. Above all its message is crystal clear… from a poet, for whom I have the highest regard, Abigail (The Linnet) Baker

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Posted in poetry | 4 Comments