Download or read book The Alchemy of Poetry written by Elizabeth Guy and published by First Rider Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alchemy of Poetry promises access to some of the greatest poems ever written. It demonstrates the various ways a close reading or analytical interpretation can be conducted and in so doing provides tools for a life time of poetry reading. This text is personal. It establishes a relationship between the reader and the poem and myself. Why? It is in relationships that we are able to most effectively learn and teach and grow. I think great Art belongs to everyone; thus, it is crucial that we continue the dialogue between ourselves and the poem. It is in this dialogue that we witness the alchemy of poetry; the way it transmutes from language form and feature to a universal elixir, an undiscovered gold and most significantly, "A thing of beauty". Poetry makes sense of life, it offers us truths, it brings us unimagined worlds and it liberates our pain. I have selected 160 poems that you cannot live your life without!Poetry offers ritual and cadence; sacrifice and secrets. Poetry offers a nation state, a place within a place when it no longer confers sovereignty upon you. Poetry is sacred and profane and thus it is at once sublime and mighty. It is audacious and disturbing but always - and this applies to all great poetry - yours. Mine. Ours. Indeed, what is the point of living if there is no Art? And poetry is the most concentrated of all Art. It is the oldest of all literary forms. Without poetry we are an idiotic uncivilized people telling tales "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing". Poetry is, in one crowded hour, the only one in the room. So, we read poetry to face the truth. To stand there and dig in, to stumble over words we don't get, to find a phrase that flicks a light on in our memory, to cat-paw over and over an image that was laid down long ago. Most of all, we read poetry to remind ourselves of what really matters. To witness the soaring light that tears up our small lives.
Download or read book Alchemy the Poetry of Matter written by Brian Cotnoir and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Alchemy of Poetry written by Elizabeth Guy, PhD and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-25 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry makes sense of life; it offers us truths; it brings us unimagined worlds; and it liberates our pain. In moments of great joy or sadness it is poetry which says the impossible, ensuring that the poignancy and loveliness of our humanity never passes into nothingness. Great Art belongs to everyone; thus, it is crucial that we continue the dialogue between ourselves and the poems. It is in this dialogue that we witness the alchemy of poetry: the way it transmutes from a language form and feature to a universal elixir. What is the point of living if there is no Art? And poetry is the most concentrated of all Art. It is the oldest of all literary forms. Poetry offers ritual and cadence: sacrifice and secrets. It is audacious and disturbing but always - and this applies to all great poetry - yours. Mine. Ours. So, we read poetry to face the truth. To stand there and dig in, to stumble over words we don't get, to find a phrase that flicks a light on in our memory, to cat-paw over and over an image that was laid down long ago. Most of all, we read poetry to remind ourselves of what really matters: to witness the soaring light that tears up our small lives.
Download or read book Alchemy of Poetry written by Tim Wood and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Alchemy of Poetry" is a luminous tapestry woven from the threads of language, emotion, and the boundless depths of the human experience. In this transcendent collection, poetry becomes a vessel for transformation, offering readers a glimpse into the alchemical process of turning words into gold. Within the pages of "Alchemy of Poetry," each verse is a delicate distillation of the poet's soul, infused with the essence of longing, joy, and the eternal quest for meaning. Through evocative imagery and lyrical grace, these poems invite readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the mundane is imbued with magic. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, mythology, and the wonders of the human spirit, "Alchemy of Poetry" explores the alchemy of creation itself, inviting readers to witness the transformative power of words to heal, inspire, and illuminate the darkness. Whether you are a seasoned lover of poetry or a curious traveler embarking on your first voyage into the realm of verse, "Alchemy of Poetry" promises to awaken the senses, ignite the imagination, and remind us all of the inherent magic that resides within the act of creation. Prepare to be enchanted, for within these pages, the alchemy of poetry unfolds in all its wondrous glory, inviting us to glimpse the divine within the mundane and to discover the true essence of our own humanity.
Download or read book The Alchemy of Words written by Edward Francisco and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-30 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In tradition of alchemists in the Middle Ages, poet searches for precise language to shed light on why we live the way we do.
Download or read book The Poetry of Alchemy written by Alma Jemma Genovese and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To you, dear friend and reader: The sky never permanently loses its blue Nor the heart the love within you That shines out to illumine its own And shield it from the rough stone Experiences needed to round out a young life Sometimes come mixed with strife But the parent heart with love never failing Knows how to calm the waters for smoother sailing Until young lessons have been learned And expanded growth is discerned The seedling cannot remain the same It must move with life’s weather vane And learn to follow its own signature key A different pattern than the one for you or me It is love that is ever the winner For truly no one is a sinner We are all just trying to be Deep within the longing for harmony You have the magic of knowledgeable years Laced with joys, fears, and tears Which, when you become inwardly reflective Assume their proper perspective Then you can’t help but smile with tender amusement at the glorious game of life
Download or read book The Alchemist Poems 2019 written by The Alchemy Poets and published by Goldtouch Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-02-26 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alchemy Poets never fail to enlighten and entertain. From the simplest to the most complex, these poems are dazzling and reflect the writers' wide-ranging interests and engagement with the world. Both new and seasoned Alchemy poets are observers, ambitious and centered on things as they are, and passionately in touch with the extraordinary reality of everyday life.
Download or read book Alchemical Poetry 1575 1700 written by Robert M. Schuler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of interest to interdisciplinary historians as well as those in various other fields, this book presents the first publication of 14 poems ranging from 12 to 3,000 lines. The poems are printed in the chronological order of their composition, from Elizabethan to Augustan times, but nine of them are verse translations of works from earlier periods in the development of alchemy. Each has a textual and historical introduction and explanatory note by the Editor. Renaissance alchemy is acknowledged as an important element in the histories of early modern science and medicine. This book emphasises these poems’ expression of and shaping influence on religious, social and political values and institutions of their time too and is a useful reference work with much to offer for cultural studies and literary studies as well as science and history.
Download or read book Alchemy written by Robert Hillyer and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alchemy of Words and Poetry written by Peter Dome and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-05-21 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Peters second book is once again a most wonderful collection to be enjoyed, within you will find poems about life as Peter as both seen and lived it, plus poems with much Humour, about Nature, Spirituality and the joy of Love
Download or read book The Alchemy of Love and Poetry written by Benjamin J. Thomas and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An epic inspiring composition of poetry interpreted by Benjamin J. Thomas, his view of love and poetry is a refreshing revitalization of poetry in the 21st century.
Download or read book Alchemy written by Robert Hillyer and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Alchemy: A Symphonic Poem Would speak to you shyly as fits my case, Since to you these inquisitive years have run their race And written their answers in your face. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Alchemy of Mind written by Flamur Vehapi and published by . This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Art of 4 Elements written by Nataša Pantović and published by Artof4elements. This book was released on 2012-05-02 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover alchemy through poetry Discover love through alchemy Art of 4 Elements Spiritual Poetry and Art eBook The Art of Four Elements project is a collaboration of four artists: one poet, one photographer and two painters. The poetry is an inspiration for the work of the artists. Each of the artists has chosen 40 poems and has created the art work based on the theme and the ‘vibe' of each poem. Transforming the visible into words, and words into images, we stumbled upon the four elements, and upon each others’ expression of Love, Joy, Suffering, Compassion, Curiosity, and most of all, Wonder towards all the manifestations within Nature. The poetry, the photography, the drawings, all, attempt to deeper explore the infinite game of Life, through the exploration of: · Earth that is fixed, rigid, static and quiet, and symbolizes the world of senses; · Water that is the primordial Chaos, is fluidity and flexibility, and symbolizes the world of emotions; · Air that has no shape and is incapable of any fixed form. It is a symbol of thoughts. · Fire that is boundless and invisible, and is a parching heat that consumes all, or within its highest manifestation, becomes the expression of Divine Love; and · Spirit that stands at the center of the four elements as an Essence, an Observer, Consciousness coming forth to experience the magic of Life.
Download or read book An Alchemy in the Bones written by William Reichard and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new master of contemporary poetry
Download or read book The Alchemy of Desire written by Dianalee Velie and published by . This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alchemy of Desire is an ecstatic collection of poems that literally and metaphorically affirms life and the power of poetry to heal and connect with the pulse beating of the world. The poems take you on a journey, from the powerful opening poem "In The Beginning" which ends with the couplet: "It will be my masterpiece. It will be my Genesis./ Everyone will know my name." to the final title poem "The Alchemy of Desire," in which "the power of love/reconstructs the universe"; Dianalee Velie affirms that power over and over again. This is a book that reminds of us to cherish and celebrate the people and places we love most and the courage it takes to do that. -- Marjory Wentworth, South Carolina Poet Laureate I read Dianalee Velie's The Alchemy of Desire over a long, quiet weekend, and in between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, I went on a journey like none I'd ever been on before; I walked back into a world that was entirely different, because I was entirely different. In this rich, juicy, poignant, and sometimes hilarious collection, Velie celebrates what it is to be alive and human and sentient in this troubled and amazing world. At the core of each poem in this collection is the great heart of the poet herself, and what is even more critical than what is included in these poems is what is left out. There is restraint burning in the margins and stanza breaks. Dianalee Velie knows what it means to love and lose, and love and laugh, and walks the fine line between the two with the skill of a poet at the height of her power. Enjoy this beautiful ride! -- Lisa Starr, Rhode Island Poet Laureate Emeritus Dianalee Velie's collection of poems, The Alchemy of Desire, explores a woman's journey through devastating loss to find a path of self-discovery and healing. Velie's image-rich, mostly narrative poems propel the reader through a gamut of experiences, which include humor, sensuality, family, and responses to art, music, history and myth. The voice in the poems manifests an indomitable spirit, rising above unspeakable grief. In her poem "Unchained" Velie writes: Like the unchained performer, my soul twists like a snake around memories of Eden, a time before the disappearance of happiness. For the moment, I am unfettered, free of grief, crowing, like the rooster, for a new dawn, faithful I will find my way in the dark. -- Lori Desrosiers, Editor, The Naugatuck River Review
Download or read book Alchemy of Words and Light written by Jennifer O'Shea and published by . This book was released on 2023-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
