— Anonymous In my catholic high school, my English teacher praised Walt Whitman yet never once mentioned anything regarding his sexuality. I was surprised to find out how openly gay he was, and how I had never known. Finding out Whitman’s sexuality only enhanced his poetry to me and added a more personal level. Looking […]
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Instant and personal connection towards it
— Anuradha Rampersaud I choose a poem from the ancient Egyptian love poem. I think this poem is truly a classic piece. I give props to the writer to have put it together. What drew me towards this poem is my instant and personal connection towards it. This poem reminds me a lot about my […]
While reading “When I Heard at the Close of the Day” by Walt Whitman…
—Anonymous While reading “When I Heard at the Close of the Day” by Walt Whitman, there were a couple of things that connected to me. First of all, Whitman goes to mention that despite being in the presence of other significant figures and receiving attention and praises, he doesn’t find himself in absolute happiness. This […]
A short story from A.M. Holmes certainly had me thinking about my past life…
— Anonymous A short story from A.M Homes certainly had me thinking about my past life back when I had little knowledge of relationships. The short story “A Real Doll” brings out one’s internal struggle of getting into a relationship and experiencing adulthood. Throughout the short story, I noticed that the author had every escalate […]
