Welcome Back to LLF's Poetry Corner!!!
Here in Colorado Springs(CO) there is a community of poets and artists called "Poetry 719" and they host poetry events called "Hear here". I have been attending open mic nights and events for a few months and during each night there is a featured Poet to round off the night. Last night (04/14/2012) I was fortunate enough to experience the one of a kind work of Dominique Ashaheed (Featured Poet)...
This time on Poetry Corner I chose to share with you a very influential poem to me, written by one of my personal all-time favorite poets, Langston Hughes. Written over 60 years ago, I feel this poem is still very relevant to today. America is and has always been in a state of change; it is up to us as the people (We are America) to make change..."To Make America" The poem may seem slightly long but each word is important so please enjoy the read...
Introducing one of the greatest overlooked Artists in Britain's history, Mr. William Blake (28 November 1757 โ 12 August 1827). It's interesting how the artists perspective is still relevant and can be similarly interpreted today. That is one thing that I've noticed about great art is that it stands the test of time.
I find something unique about Blake's poetry work and the way it speaks to me. I have chosen two poems from his work to share that I happened to enjoy and think many of you would enjoy as well...