Calligraphy of Intimacy: World Poetry Day 2014 – Bright Skylark Literary Productions

Untitled Photographed Painting by Jaanika Talts shared by the artist on Facebook.(All rights reserved by the artist) One need not, after all, call oneself an artist in order to embrace either the beauty that roses give to the world or the genius that one’s love does. (Aberjhani) I. ENCOUNTER WITH BEAUTY When viewing a recent … More Calligraphy of Intimacy: World Poetry Day 2014 – Bright Skylark Literary Productions

Angel of Valentine Days and Nights: Editorial with Poem

  Varieties of angels, like varieties of love, are many. It is therefore not too surprising that the angelic imagery utilized to help celebrate Valentine’s Day tends to range from innocent blushing cherubs to winged beauties swagged out in erotic creations worthy of placement in a Victoria’s Secret catalog.  Valentine’s Day itself, like most holidays … More Angel of Valentine Days and Nights: Editorial with Poem

Text and Meaning in Robert Frost’s Dedication: For John F. Kennedy (part 2 of 2)

A visitor at the Kennedy Museum in Hyannis, Massachusetts, views stories about John F. Kennedy’s assassination. (Reuters photo) Since Robert Frost’s debut of the role of inaugural poet 52 years ago, the list of those who have followed in his footsteps––with two white males, two African-American women, and one openly gay Latino man among them–– … More Text and Meaning in Robert Frost’s Dedication: For John F. Kennedy (part 2 of 2)