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Father's Day Poems
These are my best poems about fathers and their families, along with translations of poems about husbands and fathers.
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English Translations of Spanish Poems
These are modern English translations of Spanish poems by Miguel de Cervantes, Federico Garcia Lorca, Pablo Neruda and Nicanor Parra Sandoval.
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BEAUTIFUL BUSKERS
Let's take a moment to appreciate some amazing buskers: Leire, Allie Sherlock, a 12-year-old Ed Sheeran, Atticus Blue, Cuan Durkin, Natasha Cook…
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The Ten Greatest Poems in the English Language
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The 10 Best Songs in Rock History
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The Most Moving Songs, Ever
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THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT SONGS IN ROCK HISTORY
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Erotica Errata
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Shockingly Beautiful Poems
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O, Terrible Angel
These are love poems I wrote for the love of my life, my amazing wife, Elizabeth Harris Burch.
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18 poems in DAILY KOS
I just had my 18th poem published by DAILY KOS. That seems like a noteworthy achievement, since most American newspapers and new services treat poetry…
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Enheduanna Translations
These are modern English translations of poems written by Enheduanna, the first poet we know by name and one of the first ancient women we know by name.
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Haiku of the Masters
These are my English translations of haiku by masters like Basho, Buson, Issa and Shiki. Together they're considered haiku's "big four," to which I…
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Jessamyn's Song
I started "Jessamyn's Song" at age 14 and finally finished the poem at age 66, over half a century later.
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Doggerel Daze
I consider myself a master of doggerel, but will it be my claim to fame, or shame?
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These Hallowed Halls
These are early poems that I wrote in college, or that I started in high school and completed in college...
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Michael R. Burch’s Substack
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