POETRY IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC.

I am reading a poem of Serbian Poet VASKO POPA. The title of the poem is HIDE ANS SEEK . Enjoy !

I am reading a poem of CHOMAN HARDI. The title of the poem is SUMMER ROOF. It is one of the finest love poems composed in decades. Enjoy !

OCTAVIO PAZ is a mexican poet and he is regarded by many as one of the greatest poets of 20th-cent. .Here i am reading two small poems of Paz. Enjoy !

I am reading a poem of Charles Simic. The title is THE BODY. Charles Simic basically pens about the spiritual shallowness of the modern world. This is my favorite poem of Charles Simic. Take a listen....

I am reading THE ROAD NOT TAKEN BY ROBERT FROST. It is one of the most popular poems of Robert Frost. There are two roads in this poem and they serve as metaphors for the choices we make in life.

I am reading a love poem of Julio Cortazar.He is best known for his short stories and novels. He influenced an entire generation of hispanic readers and writers in America. He also composed some beautiful poems and i am reading one of his love poems called A LOVE LETTER.

I am reading a Czech poem SHE ASKED YOU by VLADIMIR HOLAN. It is a love poem.It is short, simple and beautifully crafted.

I am reading the most popular poem of ADAM ZAGAJEWSKI. The poem got an instant attention world wide when THE NEW YORKER published this poem on its cover after the 9/11 attack.A beautiful poem by the greatest living poet of our times.

I am reading one of the most popular poems of John Keats titled To Autumn. In this poem the poet tries to capture the spirit of an autumn afternoon. It is a Nature's ode. This poem is rich with imagery.A wonderful read during these challenging times. It offers moments of solace plus serenity.

I am reading two short poems of William Wordsworth: 1. LINES COMPOSED UPON WESTMINSTER BRIDGE 2. THE WORLD IS TOO MUCH WITH US. In these challenging times realization of the importance of Nature has been a common experience as we are shut inside our houses and listen to the sounds of birds and watch the sky at night and feel the sweetness of the air....things that we have forgotten to notice for long. Wordsworth reminds us of the limitations of the material worls. Nature is always soothing. We must respect her.

I am reading SAILING TO BYZANTIUM BY W.B. YEATS. This is one of his most popular poems. Art is eternity and art alone offers immortality. All else is mortal and ephemeral. Poetry has a healing impact on human psyche.I will be reading the finest poems of the great poets from around the world.

I am reading THE SECOND COMING BY W.B. YEATS.I am a poet by passion and during these challenging times i thought poetry could heal our nerves as it has a great impact upon human consciousness. Poetry rescues mankind. I have started poetry reading and have selected some of the best poems of some of the great poets from around the world. Hopefully, my initiative will help poetry lovers tide over these hard times.