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Resolved therefore
“Resolved to accumulating experiences instead of piling up dreams.” By: Joan Amorganda #025-23082022 Poem / My poem / Poetry / Quote / Quotes
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Remembering Ate Betty
Remembering Ate Betty Feeling somewhat strange today, Since in my dreams you visited me. In jeans and white shirts, I vividly see, That you looked perfectly healthy. Awakened by your infectious smile, It let me forget for a while That, in reality, your body Has already gone to eternity. Powerless, you left us loose To an exquisite eternal repose. More than a year now has passed, Since the day you’ve left us. Here, we are missing you, Guess you do the same way too. Your memories will always stay, Since the day you’ve been away You’ll always be my “ATE”. Thanks to you, my Ate…
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Miniature Book Museum in Baku
I enjoy reading books and I would always keep copies of those that I have read. I have been collecting for many years, and so far I have accumulated around 300 books. I could say that I have already read 50% of them and would definitely re-read some of them. Also, I have got a pile of to-be-read pieces. I got most of these books at bargain prices such as from the flea markets and second-hand shops. Although some are new pieces bought from legit bookstores, and some are presents that I received from Richard during my birthdays and at Christmas. Having accumulated hundreds of books seeded the idea of building…
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The Old Baku City guided tour
The tour includes pick-up from the hotel which took a few minutes to drive to the main entrance of the Old City where our walking exploration began. The Old City, or Inner City (Icheri Sheher) is surrounded by walls and is said to date back to at least the 12th century. The Old City is the most ancient part and is considered the historical core of Baku. It includes the Shirvanshah’s Palace and Maiden Tower, which became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage. Apparently, a lot has changed within the Walled City since the 1800s during the occupation of the…
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Alice’s Shop in Oxford, England
ALICE’S SHOP IN OXFORD, ENGLAND. More than a hundred years ago, a certain sweetshop in Oxford, England was frequented by a real girl by the name of Alice. The girl was Alice Pleasance Liddell, who is known to have been the inspiration for a Math lecturer in Christ Church, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (A.K.A Lewis Carroll), to write what has become one of the most popular children’s novels “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”, commonly known as “Alice in Wonderland”. Today at the very same location, the shop is now named “Alice’s Shop” which anyone can visit to have a first-hand feel of the adventures of the young girl as featured in Lewis…
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Just a Thought!
Come what may, Be reminded of my favourite cliché “Fortune favours the brave”, they say. So, let’s get ready for the next adventure. Let the wanderlust go. Allow the travel bug to bite you. This Pandemic if indeed prolonged, we pray may it not. Otherwise, many including myself will start to rot. ******************** By: Joan Amorganda #022-03062021 my poem, poem, poetry, my poetry, verse, quotes, quotation, quotations
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What Books Have Done To Me
Living in the splendour of solitary confinement, Juxtaposed by the elation of momentary triumph. Amused while stirred with various emotions, Induced by every end of a chapter read. Thank goodness for the invention of Books. They make me loose myself as I travel between pages, To different time and wonderful places. Books realize a wanderlust’s dream. They fulfil anyone’s extreme adventures. Safely at the comfort of one’s own place. Indeed, with Books, dreams are held in the palm of your hands. ***** – Joan Amorganda #021-22052021 My Poetry, My Poem, Verse, Quotes, Quotations
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My admiration for “Jane Eyre” a novel by Charlotte Brontë
Jane Eyre, a novel written by Charlotte Brontë. I must confess I utterly fell in love not only with the leading character but all the more with the author herself. Charlotte has written a novel that would become one of the most famous romance novels of all time. Although I have seen movie adaptations of Jane Eyre, I did not fully realize then how beautifully the novel was composed until I read it in its entirety with the convenience of my prized Kindle. I do possess copies of the books one of which I personally purchased at a gift shop in their former home in the village of Haworth, West…
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Bored
Time and time again boredom strikes, So, I am writing poetry. Something that I find comforting, Better than constantly whining. I too have another appealing passion, Salsa dancing with friends. I really do miss the beat that Latin music treat, Goodness, when can we again collectively meet? ******** – Joan Amorganda / #019-22032021 Poem, my poem, poetry, poetry challenge, quote, quotes, quotation, quotations, verse, verses
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Give Thanks!
Give Thanks for the glimpse of the first rays The morning sun brings That whisper a new beginning And drives to keep us going. Give Thanks for the start of a new day Lord, you enlighten the way With endless possibilities. That brings hope to a soul That is forever grateful. **************************************************** – Joan Amorganda / #018-21032021 Poem, Poetry, My poem, Poetry Challenge, Quote, Quotes, Quotation, Quotations. Verse, Verses
