I thought this was a beautiful collection of poems and it really pushed me into reading poetry again after a long hiatus. The poems are touching. I think my favourite introduction to a poem was when Judi Dench introduced Lord Byron's 'So we'll go no more a roving' and spoke about the connection with her late husband.
This anthology, for me, exemplifies the power of the written word. For example, Ben Johnson wrote 'On My First Son' in but the raw nature of his grief makes you feel as though I thought this was a beautiful collection of poems and it really pushed me into reading poetry again after a long hiatus. For example, Ben Johnson wrote 'On My First Son' in but the raw nature of his grief makes you feel as though the poem could have been written yesterday.
Once again, this was one of those books I just picked up and didn't really consider what it contained because I make decisions based on aesthetic and titles and it's not great but here we are and then was sort of surprised when it wasn't what my brain assumed it was. Honestly, I thought they had done like a huge survey and then complied the anthology out of that not like Which is C Once again, this was one of those books I just picked up and didn't really consider what it contained because I make decisions based on aesthetic and titles and it's not great but here we are and then was sort of surprised when it wasn't what my brain assumed it was.
Cool read. Always nice to read why other people love certain pieces so much. While I didn't enjoy every poem in this anthology, there were enough I did, and some I loved. The introductions often drew the eye to particular aspects of the poems, even familiar ones, that then shed new light. Many of the poems had been selected for extremely personal reasons so they didn't make me cry, though I completely respected the reason for their selection.
And I have 'discovered' a new poet whose collection is now on my wish list Sep 13, Kathie rated it really liked it. Not a book to read from start to finish in a sitting or two, but one to savor periodically. The women who have selected poems are well-known for the most part. Their stories of what poems moved them, and why, are as poignant as the poems they select.
Some of the poems are classics: Tennyson, Dickinson, Coleridge. Others are contemporary. Within the collection there were more than a few that touched my heart and one or two that made me tear up as well. Beautiful and heartbreaking anthology collection of poems that really do what it says on the cover - they make you feel some kind of emotion if not lead you directly to cry. This anthology took us from the eighth century to the present day and they were all amazing.
Although by the very notion of an anthology there will be poems that you love more than others or engage on an emotional level more. But nevertheless all these poems within this collection earn their place within it.
Truly amazing. Well I read this book gradually as it seemed a shame to rush by reading such amazing poetry. It is a huge ranging anthology from the 8th century to the modern day. As interesting as the poems themselves are, of course, the stories of the amazing women who have chosen them and the reasons why they chose them.
Apr 22, Sara Lee rated it it was amazing. How else do you rate a book filled with inspiring and empowering poems? Truly some of these poems brought me close to tears, especially 'Home' by Warsan Shire. Each poem was different; They had different themes, different messages.
They were about death and love and war, but also about finding peace, life after grief, perseverance and wonder at the world. It was a beautiful anthology! There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one ». Readers also enjoyed. Poetry Plays. About Anthony Holden. Anthony Holden. Anthony Holden is an English writer, broadcaster and critic, particularly known as a biographer of artists.
Books by Anthony Holden. Mahogany L. Browne's Picture Book Gift Guide. She's also the Read more No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now ». Few readers will fail to be struck by how stark many of the poems in this collection are: here are writers who have not flinched when looking at the lacrimae rerum.
Interesting, as well, though not perhaps surprising, is the number of first world war poems chosen: widows, mothers and sisters have always borne their share of agony from this largely male-conceived and male-enacted mania. The art of poetry, as exemplified in this collection, transcends all gender issues, real or disputed. Sebastian Faulks is moved to tears by an anthology of verse chosen by women Women, look upon these works and weep… the sequel to Poems That Make Grown Men Cry.
The poetry that moves men to tears. Read more. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry The weight of the world, Yet her arms gentle enough to give comfort! I gave her the inner strength to endure childbirth And the rejection that many times will come even from her own children! I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going And take care of her family and friends, Even when everyone else gives up, through Sickness and fatigue, without complaint! I gave her sensitivity to love her children Under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her badly!
She has the very special power to make a Childs Boo-boo feel better and to quell a teenagers Anxieties and fears. I gave her the strength to care for her husband, Despite faults, and I fashioned her from his rib To protect her heart!
I gave her the wisdom to know that a good husband Never hurts his wife but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly! Son, for all of this hard work… I also gave her a tear to shed. It is hers to use whenever needed and Is her only weakness! When you see her cry, Tell her how much you love her And all she does for everyone. Related Books Free with a 30 day trial from Scribd. What Made Jesus Mad? Tim Harlow. The Baggage Handler David Rawlings.
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