lyric poetry

Marble bust of Sappho, the ancient Greek lyric poet, depicted with serene features and wavy hair, symbolizing her enduring poetic grace.

Sappho

Explore the life and legacy of Sappho, the Greek poet of Lesbos whose lyrical verses on love and longing earned her the title “Tenth Muse.”

I Am Not Yours

Teasdale’s classic love lyric balancing the hunger to yield with the need to remain oneself.

The Look

A two-quatrain gem in which the memory of a look proves stronger than any kiss.

Loveliest of Trees

A gentle meditation on the fleeting beauty of life and the resolve to see the cherry bloom before time runs out.