We cautiously dip our toe in Rilke's 'Duino Elegies' and get immediately swept out of our depth. 

We blunder our way through our first ever poet in translation with predictably confused results. Our victim this time is revered Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926).Poems:EveningThe PantherArchaic Torso of Apo...

We discuss the life and poetry of Maya Angelou (1928-2014).

We tackle one of the almighty greats of English poetry with predictably sketchy results.'Reading King Lear', and odes on 'Melancholy' and 'A Grecian Urn' befuddle us plenty.

A Very Merry Versify Xmas 2023Poetrye e cummingsJames MerrillHenry Longfellow