An Egyptian Love Poem

I found this poem a few weeks ago and I wanted to share it with everyone. Written around 1500 BC, it's an Egyptian poem about love. All human beings have the same wants and needs and (in my opinion at least) LOVE is a primary one. I am always delighted when I find another illustration that shows how similar the human spirit is regardless of time, place, belief, philosophy, culture, and so on. This poem is a perfect example because even though it is over 3500 years old, it could have easily been written today. I hope you enjoy!

Father's Day

Since many people are celebrating Father's Day, I chose to focus on how truly important the relationships with our parents, guardians, grandparents and mentors in our lives. I wanted to share something that highlights specifically the knowledge and wisdom fathers pass down to their children. After looking through my collection of works written by my favorite authors, I think I found a perfect essay to share and I hope you enjoy it.

To Love Life, A truly incredible poem by Ellen Bass

To Love Life
The Thing Is
to love life, to love it even
when you have no stomach for it
and everything you've held dear
crumbles like burnt paper in your hands,
your throat filled with the silt of it.