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1578
St John of the Cross: On the 15th of August 1578 St John of the Cross escapes from jail through a small window [Fontiveros, Ávila, Spain]
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John Donne: On the 15th of August 1617 Donne's wife Anne More dies [London, United Kingdom]
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Sir Walter Scott: Sir Walter Scott was born in 1771 in Edinburgh. His father was a solicitor and the family had strong Presbyterian roots. [College Wynd, Edinburgh, Scotland]
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Lake District/Most Difficult Poem To Read – Poetry News Roundup August 14th

In today’s poetry news round up, we take a look at a poem about the Lake District that has been put together by Tony Walsh. Also, find out if you can pronounce every word in one of the most difficult poems in the English language. Mancunian poet writes a masterpiece celebrating the Lake District Tony Walsh is a name that we have all come to know and love after he delivered a powerful poem ...

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Latest poems

August 14th

22:35 - Flickering Lights, by biraj
22:29 - an open letter to the town of Kane, PA, by Abora
22:13 - Changing, by Clark
22:01 - The Shit-show of What Feels lik the Century, by pinecone200234530
21:47 - When You Passed Away, by AmandaJade+18
21:25 - Love, by Blueboy5311
20:47 - Me 2 You, by wordseven7
20:23 - Eyes at the Gate, by Gino
20:22 - selfish thoughts , by blank_voice
20:18 - Why I Cry, by ForeverJesus6
20:08 - Something, by Wisdomisme
19:19 - Put Effort Into Everything , by brooklyn6timesplus
19:14 - Walking Small Feet, by satishverma
18:16 - BeCause, by abstractempo
18:12 - Hopelessly in love, by Joe Dawson
18:07 - An Ode to Moss, by spinner
17:27 - full circle, by Jesse G.
17:06 - The Bell Rings, by Grey-heart1
14:49 - Black Lives Matter, by arianthepoet1
14:37 - whispering, by little dove
14:32 - Spy in the blue sky's, by 🚂Poetrydelivery
14:18 - At the Ocean, by Crystal Hope
13:58 - Dear Dad, by Kaden Hudson+18
13:50 - CLEAR SKIES , by moniquearlette
13:45 - Colors of War, by Reyas
12:58 - Buddha,Tree,River, by StrayBray Jaramillo
12:58 - Please Quietly Build Me A Flibbertigibbet, by rew4er2nail+18
11:45 - In Memoriam (+1), by Kurt Philip Behm
11:36 - Dilemma , by Baylee
10:15 - Loop, by Unsub

August 14th

22:35 - Flickering Lights, by biraj
22:29 - an open letter to the town of Kane, PA, by Abora
22:13 - Changing, by Clark
22:01 - The Shit-show of What Feels lik the Century, by pinecone200234530
21:47 - When You Passed Away, by AmandaJade+18
21:25 - Love, by Blueboy5311
20:47 - Me 2 You, by wordseven7
20:23 - Eyes at the Gate, by Gino
20:22 - selfish thoughts , by blank_voice
20:18 - Why I Cry, by ForeverJesus6
20:08 - Something, by Wisdomisme
19:19 - Put Effort Into Everything , by brooklyn6timesplus
19:14 - Walking Small Feet, by satishverma
18:16 - BeCause, by abstractempo
18:12 - Hopelessly in love, by Joe Dawson
18:07 - An Ode to Moss, by spinner
17:27 - full circle, by Jesse G.
17:06 - The Bell Rings, by Grey-heart1
14:49 - Black Lives Matter, by arianthepoet1
14:37 - whispering, by little dove
14:32 - Spy in the blue sky's, by 🚂Poetrydelivery
14:18 - At the Ocean, by Crystal Hope
13:58 - Dear Dad, by Kaden Hudson+18
13:50 - CLEAR SKIES , by moniquearlette
13:45 - Colors of War, by Reyas
12:58 - Buddha,Tree,River, by StrayBray Jaramillo
12:58 - Please Quietly Build Me A Flibbertigibbet, by rew4er2nail+18
11:45 - In Memoriam (+1), by Kurt Philip Behm
11:36 - Dilemma , by Baylee
10:15 - Loop, by Unsub
9:50 - Winter of Life, by Suresh
9:21 - Reflection, by Agiel
9:19 - Microscope girl, by hodgetiger
9:17 - Rambling thoughts , by Poetic Dan
7:59 - Life, by Scrambled Letters
6:21 - Devilish Deeds , by Edthepoet
5:21 - Upcycling, by Claudelle
4:43 - Hopeless Haiku, by sylviasearcher
4:25 - AWAKENING., by Fay Slimm
4:02 - You have a way with me , by misskay
3:18 - What I Wish I Could Say, by Tiger.Autumn+18
2:33 - papa will the glory corrupt , by hilllow
1:39 - God Only Knows., by Goldfinch60
1:37 - Augustine's Anointing, by orchidee
1:37 - HILLS OF HAPPINESS ~ BRIAN & ANGELA, by BRIAN & ANGELA
1:31 - Ballad of a Broken Heart, by Mia_Rose1
1:03 - I Get The Message, by AshantiTaylor
0:53 - LOVE, by jayb_garang
0:42 - EXPOSED, by Michael Edwards
0:19 - A Meadow Lark, by w c

Latest fusioned poems

August 14th

0:00 - If You Are Not Here Before Autumn, started by ForeverJesus6

August 12th

9:30 - You'll never know if you don't give it a go, started by Poetic Dan

August 11th

2:00 - fallbook 20 percent but will new advert entice you back , started by hilllow
0:00 - Where Is My Support?, started by ForeverJesus6

August 8th

22:30 - Untitled, started by Bluedawn1+18

August 7th

17:00 - We Can Rest When It Is Summer, started by ForeverJesus6

August 6th

18:00 - WHAT LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK? ANGELA, started by BRIAN & ANGELA

August 5th

23:00 - Prayer, started by ForeverJesus6
4:00 - After Midnight, started by pots-and-pans

August 3rd

22:30 - Let's Have Lunch, started by ForeverJesus6
21:00 - Finding , started by mattlentell
14:30 - Reassurance, started by ForeverJesus6

August 1st

22:00 - I Am Coming Before Winter, started by ForeverJesus6
1:30 - From Haiti With Love, started by ForeverJesus6

July 31st

6:00 - PRAYERS & POEMS ~ ADD YOURS !, started by BRIAN & ANGELA

July 29th

23:30 - Tears In Melrose Park, started by ForeverJesus6

July 27th

17:30 - From England With Love, started by ForeverJesus6

July 26th

23:00 - Faith Will Be Tested, started by ForeverJesus6
19:00 - WHAT'S YOUR FAVE HYMN ~ CAROL OR SPIRITUAL SONG ?, started by BRIAN & ANGELA

July 25th

20:30 - Separated On My Mind, started by ForeverJesus6

August 14th

13:46 - AS THE WARM WINDS CONTINUE TO GENTLY BLOW, started by moniquearlette

August 12th

23:10 - Final Farewell, started by ForeverJesus6
23:04 - Hurt , started by becca247011
2:17 - Nightmares, started by Kailie Jackson

August 11th

4:35 - Angels, started by Megan
3:54 - Sorry, you can not participate in this poem , started by Resa71

August 10th

23:01 - The Irony of Love, started by lucaso
14:16 - WHATS YOUR FAVE US STATE ?, started by BRIAN & ANGELA

August 9th

2:23 - COMPUTER, started by Melanie1+18

August 8th

3:35 - Broken love, started by Brittany Jo

August 6th

5:06 - WHATS YOUR FAVE AFRICAN COUNTRY ?, started by BRIAN & ANGELA

August 3rd

19:03 - From Pittsburgh With Love, started by ForeverJesus6

August 2nd

8:31 - WHATS YA FAVE ICE CREAM?, started by BRIAN & ANGELA

August 1st

19:26 - Little Blue Suitcase, started by Rose.a.lee
3:53 - wife's and hunts , started by hilllow

July 31st

7:41 - From Belieze With Love, started by ForeverJesus6

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Sarah Jessica Parker Pens A Poem/William Blake Is Honoured – Poetry News Roundup August 13th

Published by Joanne Jeffries August 13th, 2018.

In today’s poetry news round up, we take a look at how Bruce Dickinson honoured William Blake. But first, we take a look at how one famous actress has turned poet… A beautiful love letter to Ireland from Sarah Jessica Parker You probably know Sarah Jessica Parker for her famous role in Sex and the City. However, she has been showing off her writing ...

Which Poets were Contemporary to each other?

Published by Julian Yanover August 13th, 2018.

Like musicians, poets often move in similar circles. You may be aware of some of the famous connections between poets, like Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton. However, there are plenty of other relationships and links that aren’t as well known. Not only this, but it is interesting to note poets that were producing their best works at the same time, even if they did not have a personal connection. ...

Rachel Bower/Poetry-Spouting Lion – Poetry News Roundup August 10th

Published by Joanne Jeffries August 10th, 2018.

In today’s poetry news roundup, we will take a look at the incredible poetry-spouting lion that is going to be installed in Trafalgar Square next month. But first, let’s take a look at a new collection of poetry from Rachel Bower… New poetry collection from Rachel Bower, a Sheffield-based poet Sheffield-based poet, Rachel Bower, released a new collection of poetry last month, which explores ...

Poetry Rediscovered In Lancashire/Robots Writing Poems – Poetry News Round Up August 9th

Published by Joanne Jeffries August 9th, 2018.

In today’s poetry news round-up, we have robots being trained to write poetry! But first, we are going to take a look at an amazing discovery of 300 works from Lancashire writers and mill workers. 300 poems from mill workers in Lancashire have been rediscovered Research has recently unearthed 300 works from Lancashire writers and mill workers that were struggling because of the economic ...

Poets Raising Awareness – Poetry News Round Up August 8th

Published by Joanne Jeffries August 8th, 2018.

In today’s news round-up, we are focusing on poets that are using their talents for the greater good. We take a look at one poet who is raising awareness about dyslexia, and another who is helping young people to feel less alone. Poet using his talent to raise awareness about dyslexia Sam Rapp is an award-winning poet who was born in Sussex, and she ...

Wilfred Owen/Danny McGilloway/Science Poems – Poetry News Roundup August 7th

Published by Joanne Jeffries August 7th, 2018.

In today’s poetry news round up, we are going to take a look at the huge number of events that are set up to remember the war poet Wilfred Owen. We also look at a new book that is set to be launched by Danny McGilloway, as well as the winner of a science poetry competition. Remembering Wilfred Owen over the course of 100 day...

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