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“Anxiety and Hope in Japanese Art,” on Display at the Met:
An exploration of Japanese art around death, suffering and hope -
A Good Attitude Might Just be the Key to a Longer Life:
Studies show that optimism may actually extend the human lifespan -
“Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff:
A moving and expressive song of hardship and struggle
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“Courage” by Anne Sexton
A poem that examines and celebrates the myriad ways that humans show courage
Anne Sexton was a prolific, multiple-award-winning poet, who first began writing as a form of therapeutic release as she struggled with depression. As such, her writing includes some intensely personal, confessional works as well as symbolic themes that delve into … Continue reading →
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Tagged anne sexton, courage, Courage in death, Poem by Anne Sexton, Poetry about courage, Poetry about Death
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“The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
When is following orders without question valiant?
When people seek poems about soldiers valiantly facing death, they often turn to “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. It’s little wonder. The poet was so moved when he received news of the battle that inspired … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alfred, Battle of Balaclava, British soldiers, Captain Louis Nolan, cavalry horses, Charge of the Light Brigade, courage, Crimean War, death in battle, historic poems, light brigade, light military units, Lord Tennyson, Poems about Death, valley of death
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