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#PoetryMatters Day 11: #Sweet

‘And ask ye why these sad tears stream?'
Full poem here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.poemhunter.com/poem-amp/and-ask-ye-why-these-sad-...

#poetrymatters #stream

#qotd

❤ #poetrylove

{2of2} I am sorry if this is overkill. But I've had, and loved this book for over twenty years. I've read, and re-read so many of the poems. And left special bookmarks in my favorite pages. Many of the bookmarks are pressed roses from my grandmother's garden, with whom I was very close. The book is very old, and worn, and well loved. Just wanted to share it with my Litsy friends. Thanks for indulging me. 💗 #bookmarks #riotgrams #oldbooklove

After my shelfie post earlier, I was thinking about my antique Tennyson book. I rescued it from (believe it or not) a book burning when I was 14. (Don't worry, it's not as dramatic as it sounds) The thing is, right away I had this sense that it wouldn't still be on this Earth if I hadn't taken it from the pile that day, and I have loved it ever since. Also I know it's odd but this is going to be a two part post.{1of2} #bookmarks #riotgram #antique

Here's to 2017! ❤🎉📚

I'm teaching Lord Tennyson's "Ulysses" in #BritLit and it is especially resonant. Poetry is a balm for the aching soul. #WeHoldTheLine #TeachersofLitsy #MidtermElections2018

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

"I would be a mermaid fair..."

Found an old textbook my mom used in college 50 years ago. I love her notes and feelings in the margins. She loved Tennyson. She had good taste.