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“The Triple Fool” by John Donne

A lament by a fool for love, coming to terms with its betrayal

When someone breaks your heart, a loved one dies, or great loss of another nature befalls you, people often say the grief feels like a physical pain. Modern medicine has found that ache and grief can be so extreme as … Continue reading

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“Sonnet 43” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous sonnet reinforces the concept of eternal love

Seeing as tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d pick a poem that has to do with romantic love for this week. It’s also a poem you’re likely familiar with, or at least its famous opening line: “How do I … Continue reading

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