Tuesday, December 31, 2002

A Psalm Of Life Comments

Rating: 3.8

Tell me not, in mournful numbers,
Life is but an empty dream!
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
And things are not what they seem.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Sylvia Frances Chan 23 January 2024

FIVE: This poem is a call to action, urging readers to make the most of their time on earth and to live their lives to the fullest. Enjoyed a very lot and this is a 5 Stars creation. May this poem be one day The Classic Poem Of The Day, I do hope so. Thank you

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Sylvia Frances Chan 23 January 2024

FOUR: It urges readers to act in the present, to be heroes in their own lives, and to leave behind a legacy that will inspire others to do the same.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 23 January 2024

THREE: It encourages readers to embrace life and to strive for greatness, rather than simply accepting their fate.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 23 January 2024

TWO: It goes about the importance of living in the present and making the most of one's life.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 23 January 2024

My responses are: ONE: I love to read Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "A Psalm of Life" .

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Mohamed Mustapha 19 December 2022

This poem inspires me everyday.... I terally knows it by heart

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Chinedu Dike 21 August 2022

An inspirational piece written with conviction

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Sandra Feldman 21 August 2022

Very, very nice! Inspiring life and hope! Beautifully written. Master Poet at work.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 21 August 2022

LAST PART: the speaker declares that living in the present is more godly than the kind of austere and restrained life the Psalmist champions. In doing so, the poem captures the spirit of carpe diem, or 'seize the day.'

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Sylvia Frances Chan 21 August 2022

CONTINUED: The poem is framed as a dramatic monologue spoken by the 'Heart of a Young Man' to a 'Psalmist.' In the poem,

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Sylvia Frances Chan 21 August 2022

CONGRATULATIONS being chosen as The Classic Poem Of The Day, dear family of the late Professor. Truly the best conversation I ever read.5 Stars TOP Score!

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Nabakishore Dash 21 August 2022

A great poem of very high philosophy.Each stanza competes with every other stanza with full force. Congrats revered poet.Well deserving poem.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 08 January 2022

Most deserving poem as The Classic Poem Of The Day! Very touching and true excellent poem by the great american poet 5 Stars full

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Dr Dillip K Swain 07 January 2022

The first line of the last stanza is the whole substance!

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Emmanuel Joseph Olumakiss 07 January 2022

Only God knows how much I cherish this poem so much to learn.

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Chinedu Dike 07 January 2022

A fine and lofty verse, deep and thought provoking.....

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Lyn Paul 24 September 2021

There is a lesson for us all in these words.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 22 September 2021

A timeless poem. Powerful and moving lines that fuel the spirit and make us better everyday. A poetic gem that we should know by heart.

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 22 September 2021

A Psalm of life deserves full stars!

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 22 September 2021

A remarkable poem that spells the philosophy and practical aspect of life to be followed.

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