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A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Churchyards

A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Churchyards

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded...

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard

This poem of Thomas Gray titled “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” is one of the beautiful poems in English literature. The poet sees a country churchyard at sunset, which impels him to meditate on the nature of human mortality. He considers the...

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard

Few poets can collect thoughts and words to such perfect harmony Author - Thomas Gray. Narrator - Nigel Davenport. Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025.

The Graveyard Poets

The Graveyard Poets

At first thought this seems an unlikely area to find fine poetry. The "Graveyard Poets", also known as “Churchyard Poets or "the Boneyard Boys” began in pre-romantic days with a leaning towards gloom, melancholy and the general decay of churchyards....

The Poetry of Churchyards

The Poetry of Churchyards

The church building has been pivotal to man’s spiritual and religious life for centuries.For many the interior of a church is literally their one to one with God. The interiors, whether soaring or simple, ornate or minimal, are built for communion,...