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Waldere modern English translation by Michael R Burch
WALDERE: MODERN ENGLISH TRANSLATION “Waldere” is an ancient Old English (i.e., Anglo-Saxon) poem that recounts the exploits of Walter of Aquitaine, a legendary king of the Visigoths. In the poem Waldere and Hildeguth or Hildegyth flee the court of Attila the Hun, where they were being held hostage, for Aquitaine. The poem mentions names that appear...

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Categories: michael, courage, death, grave, heart,
Form: Free verse
King Alfred the Great modern English translations by Michael R Burch
KING ALFRED THE GREAT MODERN ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS King Alfred the Great (circa 849-899) was the first English king to be a notable scholar, poet and translator. Alfred has been credited with translating Latin works of Boethius into Old English (i.e., Anglo-Saxon English), although it is not known if he did the translations himself, assisted, or just...

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Categories: michael, earth, rose, song, stars,
Form: Free verse



Alfred the Great modern English translations by Michael R Burch
KING ALFRED THE GREAT MODERN ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS King Alfred the Great (c. 849-899), arguably the first great king of England, may have done more to lay the groundwork for English literacy and literature than any other English monarch. And he was quite the scholar himself, although there is no consensus that the following translations were...

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Categories: michael, england, leadership, literature, poetry,
Form: Free verse
The Late Michael Alldredge
He guest-starred on "The Jeffersons" and "Serpico". He also guest-starred on "The Bob Newhart Show". He starred in "The Sting II", "Iron Eagle" and other flicks. This very talented man died at the young age of fifty-six. He guest-starred on "The Dukes Of Hazzard" and "Archie Bunker's Place". Lung cancer ended his life too soon and he was a credit...

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Categories: michael, cancer, celebrity, death,
Form: Rhyme
An Ode to Michael
I’ve been approached, to write this Ode, by Michael: he wants me to identify three traits of his. I told him, life is just a cycle of ups and downs. I cited one Matt Gaetz! “Don’t count on your intelligence,” I said: you’re bright alright, but that is where it ends.” “I need a friend to do this,” he admonished. “You have,”...

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Categories: michael, eulogy,
Form: Ode



Michael and the Talking Car
The pulsing red, a scanning eye, Across the asphalt, swift and sly. A whisper soft, a turbo boost, KITT arrived beyond dispute. Michael Knight, a lone crusader, Against the wicked, the invader. With leather jacket, windswept hair, A silent promise filled the air. That sleek black car, a talking friend, Whose logic helped until the end. A thousand quips, a knowing tone, KITT's voice a comfort...

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Categories: michael, nostalgia,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member The Lonesome Whippoorwill-Country and Western Music Video Collab with Michael Tor - POTD
POTD 24TH April 2025 In acknowledgement to Michael Tor for the invitation to collaborate and create a music video on this heart rendering ballad of the Lonesome Whippoorwill. Thank you for the opportunity Michael, it was indeed an honor. This is a shortened version to fit the video. “The Lonesome Whippoorwill” is a heart-stirring ballad of...

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Categories: michael, bird, emotions, loss, love,
Form: Ballad
doing without want
i can't watch myself go how to swallow the sounds of birds meditations in my mind are the absent minded professor right now i have emptied ink from Ireland into time irrelevant crimes of France you are only children too sound much too sound ...

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Categories: michael, change, farewell,
Form: Free verse
Alexander Pushkin translations by Michael R Burch
Habit is Heaven's tame redress: it tugs down the skirts of Happiness. —Alexander Pushkin, translation by Michael R. Burch Till, conquered by gusts of cold air, as Winter approaches, I find, on a branch that is otherwise bare, trembling, a leaf left behind. —Alexander Pushkin, translation by Michael R. Burch Whom to love, to trust and treasure, who won’t betray us in the end? Whose...

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Categories: michael, dream, heaven, life, love,
Form: Free verse
Michael vs LeBron
Why is that even a discussion? Why everything gotta be a competition, a comparison or even a debate? Michael Jordan was the “GOAT” of his time and generation. LeBron is the “GOAT” of this time and generation. But so is Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, Nikola, Shai, Victor,...

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Categories: michael, basketball, change, character, dedication,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member John Michael Osbourne
John Michael Osbourne looks so tired and worn when asked to respond he could only say something no one could understand ...

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Categories: michael, humorous,
Form: Clerihew
Premium Member A Wish Upon A Star - Video Lyrics by Michael Tor - POTD
POTD 24TH Feb 2025 A Wish Upon A Star – Video Lyrics by Michael Tor DESCRIPTION A romantic ballad of longing and serendipity, captures the emotions of a lonely soldier in “Wish Upon A Star” as he wanders around, looking for a place to spend New Year’s Eve. On returning from deployment, he’d received a ‘Dear John’ letter...

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Categories: michael, lonely, lost love, new
Form: Ballad
Hesiod: Ares translation by Michael R Burch
Ares by Hesiod translation by Michael R. Burch Ares, exceeding all men in manliness, bronze-harnessed charioteer, golden-helmed gladiator, strong-armed spear-hurler, dauntless shield-bearer, courageous of heart, father of warlike Victory, able ally of Themis and Divine Law, dauntless defender of Olympus, savior of men’s cities, scourge of the rebellious, sceptered king of the righteous, whirling your fiery sphere among...

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Categories: michael, courage, death, dream, father
Form: Free verse
Arthur Rimbaud: The Drunken Boat translation by Michael R Burch
Le Bateau ivre (“The Drunken Boat”), an Excerpt by Arthur Rimbaud translation by Michael R. Burch The impassive river carried me downstream as howling warriors slashed the bargemen's throats, then nailed them, naked, to their former posts, while I observed all idly, in a dream. What did I care about the slaughtered crew, the Flemish barley or the English freight? The river had taught...

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Categories: michael, beautiful, boat, body, children,
Form: Free verse
Arthur Rimbaud: Song of the Highest Tower translation by Michael R Burch
Song of the Highest Tower by Arthur Rimbaud translation by Michael R. Burch Let it come, let it come, The day when all hearts love as one. I’ve endured so long That I’d even forgotten The pain and the terror. I’ve visited heaven, And yet a morbid thirst Still darkens my veins. Let it come, let it come, The day when all hearts love as one. Thus the...

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Categories: michael, brother, child, childhood, heart,
Form: Free verse

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