Gower Poems - Poems about Gower

Medieval Poems Iii

...Medieval Poems Deor's Lament (Anglo Saxon poem, circa 10th century AD) loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch Weland knew the agony of exile. That indomitable smith was wrac......

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Categories: gower, england, grief, poems, poetry,
Form: Rhyme

William Dunbar: Lament For the Makaris Translation

...Lament for the Makaris ("Lament for the Makers/Poets") by William Dunbar [c. 1460-1530] loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch i who enjoyed good health and gladness am overwhelm......

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Categories: gower, death, evil, fear, poets,
Form: Elegy

Sweet Rose of Virtue: William Dunbar Translation

...Sweet Rose of Virtue by William Dunbar (c. 1460-1530) loose translation/modernization/interpretation by Michael R. Burch after William Dunbar Sweet rose of virtue and of gentleness, delightf......

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Categories: gower, character, desire, devotion, flower,
Form: Sonnet

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Amazing Feets!

...We've all seen and heard of amazing feats over the years, That have elicited our respect, applause and raucous cheers! Brave souls have scaled Mount Everest, others are skilled at skeets, While ot......

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Categories: gower, funny
Form: Rhyme