{"id":34151,"date":"2024-11-12T12:45:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/magazine-interior\/design-of-the-week-renovated-barn\/"},"modified":"2024-11-17T05:07:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T05:07:09","slug":"design-of-the-week-renovated-barn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/?p=34151","title":{"rendered":"Poetry for People Who Think They Hate Poetry: 10 Lines You\u2019ll Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you\u2019ve never connected with poetry, today\u2019s your lucky day! Grab a seat, something warm, and let\u2019s look at some poetic gems that even non-poetry fans can appreciate!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. \u201cI wandered lonely as a cloud\u201d \u2014 William Wordsworth<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The emotions of this line express a vivid picture of solitude and an appreciation of the beauty of nature. Wordsworth\u2019s comparison of himself to a wandering cloud is very relatable, especially in our moments of silence and solitude. We all have those days when we feel blue and a bit lost, but somehow, nature shines its light on us through beautifully colored clouds, a butterfly, or the smell of flowers. Nature has its way of giving us nostalgia for things we had probably buried deep inside us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. \u201cThe road goes ever on and on\u201d \u2014 J. R. R. Tolkien<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This is a line from the famous song in J.R.R Tolkien’s fantasy series, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The line suggests life is an endless journey littered with twists, turns, and adventure. It reminds us that we all have our own paths to thread and that we just need to keep moving forward and unlocking experiences that will enrich our lives. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. \u201cHope is the thing with feathers\u201d \u2014 Emily Dickinson\n<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This line captures hope as a bird<\/span>\u2014<\/b>light and free, flying up in the clouds for all to see, even when times are difficult. This poem reminds us to look forward no matter our current situation because hope flutters above us and is always ready to inspire us if we just reach for it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. \u201cI carry your heart with me\u201d \u2014 E. E. Cummings<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This line is a beautiful expression of the essence of pure love. It speaks about when we fall in love and how that love is carried within us wherever we go. Such a show of pure affection influences our thoughts, feelings, and even our being. You don\u2019t need to be a poetry wiz to feel the depth of this poem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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5. \u201cLife is but a dream\u201d \u2014 Lewis Carroll<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This excerpt from Carroll\u2019s \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d draws our attention to the world of child-like imagination and the surreal nature of existence. It aptly describes the flow of time and how our worlds can sometimes feel separate from reality, especially when we reminisce about the past. It is simply an expression of what life looks like through the eyes of time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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6. \u201cDo not go gentle into that good night\u201d \u2014 Dylan Thomas<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This line exudes power and force, encouraging us to resist passiveness in the face of mortality. It talks about fighting for your life with intensity and passion, no matter the situation. These words resonate deeply with the battle we all have against facing the inevitability of life and the fear of the unknown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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7. \u201cWe are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars\u201d \u2014 Oscar Wilde<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What a perfect way to capture the duality of existence where life bears its fangs and forces us through tough experiences but still allows us to dream beyond our circumstances. This quote shows how we see life through our individual lenses. Some people focus on the problems, challenges, and downtimes, while some people look towards a future where everything is better and life is good. It reminds us always to seek our silver lining in the clouds. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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8. \u201cThe critical period is one in which the subject is not yet conscious of the need to express itself\u201d \u2014 Adrianne Rich\n<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rich reflects on the complexities of personal growth and self-expression. This line shows the critical juncture we all express in our lives, where we recognize our impulse to break free from silence and personal constraints and truly explore and express who we are. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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9. \u201cIf we must die\u201d \u2014 Claude McKay<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This line expresses the bravery needed to fight against foes beyond our capabilities. It encourages us to embody a fighting spirit where we march forward and fight for our beliefs, supporting our comrades in the battle for a better life. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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10. \u201cTell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?\u201d \u2014 Mary Oliver<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This question captures life’s fleeting moments and makes us reflect on how we spend our time. It is easy to be desensitized about time and not feel it as it flows. Still, this poem brings to perspective the importance of living authentically and intentionally while embracing the beauty of everyday life. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There you have it\u2014ten wonderful lines of poetry that resonate on varying levels of our lives. Poetry doesn\u2019t have to be daunting or non-relatable; it can be light-hearted, have depth, or evoke strong emotions from us. So the next time you think you hate poetry, remember to breathe, read slowly, and put the lines into perspective. Happy Reading!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What if I told you poetry doesn\u2019t need to be cryptic or an elitist art form? Poetry is the simplest form of human expression that reflects the little moments of our daily lives that would otherwise go unnoticed. These moments can be funny, sad, beautiful, or even have everything in between. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":36671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[34,69],"class_list":["post-34151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-poetry","tag-blog","tag-poetry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=34151"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36954,"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34151\/revisions\/36954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/36671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=34151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=34151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urwordsormine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=34151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}