“The Book of the Duchess” is a long poetic piece in Middle English written by Geoffrey Chaucer in memory of Blanche who succumbed to the Black Death in 1368.
Poems
Sir Patrick Spens is an ancient Scottish folk ballad by an anonymous author, dating back to 13th century. It was first documented in Sir Bishop Thomas Percy’s “Reliques of Ancient English Poetry” (1765).
Lines for a Photograph by R Parthasarathy is a small poem of 20 lines about a girl in the speaker’s family album. It was first published in ‘Illustrated Weekly of India’ along with ‘Stairs’.
“Thought the Paraclete” by Sri Aurobindo is a mystic poem first appeared in 1934. Its title bears metaphorical significance, while the entire poem resonates with mystical essence.
“Rose of God” is a mystical poem written by Sri Aurobindo in which the poet explores the mysteries of the Divine Rose, seeking to unravel its secrets.