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Talk TalksInspirational poem, Barter by Sara Teasdale, life poetryInspirational poem, Barter by Sara Teasdale ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to show your support? Become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Talk_Talks---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barter By Sara Teasdale Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings, And children's faces looking up Holding wonder like a cup. Life has loveliness to sell, Music like a curve of gold, Scent of pine...2021-11-1101 min
Talk TalksBefore I by Insiya K. PatanwalaInspirational poem, 'Before I' by Insiya K. Patanwala
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Before I... Insiya K. Patanwala
Before I became strong,
I knew what it was like To be weak,
How difficult it is to love yourself,
To find the wholeness that you seek.
Before I knew the light,
I have had my...2021-07-3102 min
Talk TalksInspirational poem, This too shall pass by Helen Steiner RiceInspirational poem, This too shall pass by Helen Steiner Rice
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This Too Shall Pass
If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how dark the moment may be-
If I can remain calm and quiet
With all the world...2021-07-2402 min
Talk TalksThe Forgotten Ones by Corrina HInspirational poem, The Forgotten Ones by Corrina H.
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The Forgotten Ones Corrina H.
I am the voice of those afraid to speak,
Those of us society calls weak,
Those you ridicule every day,
The ones who have nothing to say.
We have feelings too, okay?
I am the voice...2021-07-1802 min
Talk TalksHope is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson‘‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers’ by Emily Dickinson
‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –
And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –
And sore must be the storm –
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm –
I’ve heard it in the chillest land –
And on the strangest Sea –
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumb – of Me.
Read by Naomie Daslin
Music Info: Sad Emotional...2021-07-0201 min
Talk TalksMinstrels, poem by William WordsworthMinstrels, poem by William Wordsworth
Minstrels
By William Wordsworth More William Wordsworth
The minstrels played their Christmas tune
To-night beneath my cottage-eaves;
While, smitten by a lofty moon,
The encircling laurels, thick with leaves,
Gave back a rich and dazzling sheen,
That overpowered their natural green.
Through hill and valley every breeze
Had sunk to rest with folded wings:
Keen was the air, but could not freeze,
Nor check, the music of the strings;
So stout and hardy were the band
...2021-06-1101 min
Talk TalksO Captain, My captain by Walt WhitmanO Captain, My captain by Walt Whitman, Inspirational poem
O Captain! My Captain!
BY WALT WHITMAN
O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done,
The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won,
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring;
But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain li...2021-06-0402 min
Talk TalksStill I Rise by Maya AngelouInspirational poem, Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
Still I Rise
By Maya Angelou More Maya Angelou
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may tread me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.
Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
...2021-05-2803 min
Talk TalksGood Timber By Douglas Malloch
Inspirational poem, Good Timber By Douglas Malloch
Good Timber
By Douglas Malloch More Douglas Malloch
The tree that never had to fight
For sun and sky and air and light,
But stood out in the open plain
And always got its share of rain,
Never became a forest king
But lived and died a scrubby thing.
The man who never had to toil
...2021-05-2102 min
Talk TalksEgo No More poem by Hasmukh AmathalalInspirational poem, Ego No More poem by Hasmukh Amathalal
Ego has to go for sure
From mind and nature
It harms more
Should be shunned therefore
Why at all to have?
Why we must irresponsibly behave?
It helps us in no way
Takes friends and dear ones away
When life is unsecured
What can be assured?
Why to keep pride and selfish interest?
They may never serve best
It is good to feel honest
Love the life best...2021-05-1402 min
Talk TalksI Am The Captain Of My Soul By NideeshInspirational poem, I Am The Captain Of My Soul By Nideesh
I am The Captain of My Soul By Nideesh
I decide what i am to be
never would be the one
who would be held down
by the chains of time
no man, no fear
no superstitions, no tears
would pull me down
into where i came from
I need nothing
nothing, but my soul
nothing, but my...2021-05-0702 min
Talk TalksThe Invitation, poem by Oriah Mountain DreamerInspirational poem, The Invitation, poem by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
The invitation
By Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for
and if you dare to dream
of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
for love for your...2021-04-3005 min
Talk TalksWin Or Lose, Motivational poem, Author UnknownWin Or Lose, motivational poem
Win or lose
Whether you win or lose the game
Don’t be too proud nor hide in shame
Someone must lose
omeone must win
For game results are all the same
When you happen to have the luck
Befriend your foe and do not mock
With hurting words please do not stab
For you’ll cause pain inside his heart ...2021-04-2401 min
Talk TalksThe Cure Of Troy by Seamus Heaney, inspirational poemThe Cure Of Troy, inspirational poem by Seamus Heaney
THE CURE OF TROY
Human beings suffer.
They torture one another
hey get hurt and get hard.
No poem or play or song
Can fully right a wrong
Inflicted and endured.
History says,
Don’t hope
On the side of the grave,’
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up
And hope and history rhyme.
So hope for a great sea- change
On the far side of revenge.
Believe that a further shore
Is reachable from here.
Believe in miracles.
And cures and healing wells.
Call mi...2021-04-1703 min
Talk TalksThe Time Is Now, poem by Bettina Van VaerenberghThe Time Is Now, inspirational poem by Bettina Van Vaerenbergh
The Time Is Now
We have but a short time On this earth,
So value your life For what it's really worth.
Your life has purpose.
God sent you on a mission.
To live, to love, to learn -
Is His commission.
The world needs you.
Believe me, it's true!
Some things need doing
...2021-04-1002 min
Talk TalksInspirational poem, Time Goes By poem by Crystal LewisTime Goes By inspirational poem by Crystal Lewis,
Time Goes By ©
Crystal Lewis More By Crystal Lewis
Published: February 2015
Time goes by and slips away
Just as the sky turns from blue to grey.
We are here but only for a short stay. D
Don't let life pass with words you never say.
Don't live in anger, with fear and regrets.
Seek forgiveness and lay your pain to rest.
D...2021-04-0202 min
Talk TalksInspirational Poem, It Takes Courage , Unknown AuthorInspirational poem, It Takes Courage
It Takes Courage
It takes strength to be firm,
It takes courage to be gentle.
It takes strength to conquer,
It takes courage to surrender.
It takes strength to be certain,
It takes courage to have doubt.
It takes strength to fit in,
It takes courage to stand out.
It takes strength to feel a friend’s pain,
It ta...2021-03-2702 min
Talk TalksYou Can Do Anything by Sanjana GoelYou can do anything, an inspirational poem by Sanjan Goel
You can do anything
There’s a mountain before you
One you feel you can never climb
The distance is frightening,
but I know you can make it to the other side
If only you try
I’ve seen the strength that you carry inside
I’ve seen the will,
the passion the fight in your eyes
I’ve witnesse...2021-03-2002 min
Talk TalksA Creed To Live Poem A Creed to Live By Nancye SimsInspirational poem, A Creed To Live Poem A Creed to Live By Nancye Sims
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others,
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important,
Only you know what is best for you.
Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart
Cling to that as you would your life, for without them life is meanin...2021-03-1303 min
Talk TalksPoem By Lydia PrestonInspirational poem, If You Stand For Nothing You Will Fall For Anything,
Poem By Lydia Preston
If You Stand For Nothing You Will Fall For Anything
A time has come and it is now.
Will you take a stand or bend your knee and bow?
Will you state your case?
Will you run this race or turn in disgrace,
try to hide your face?
You've spoken the word,
and by...2021-03-0603 min
Talk TalksDon't Judge A Book By Its Cover By Leah WilliamsInspirational poem, Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover by Leah Williams
Leah Williams poem:
Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
Do not judge me From the outside,
Because all you will see Is my stupid pride.
It's like the saying Don't judge a book by its cover.
My image may be scary, But I'm not like any other
Person you've met, Someone you know.
Just because you've heard it Doesn't mean you know
Exactly what I'm going through, How much I've been hurt.
Stop judging my appearance And treating me like dirt.
Open your eyes And you may see
That wha...2021-02-2702 min
Talk TalksTo be still by Sandra WeissTo be still by Sandra Weiss
To Be Still
When chaos reigns, there is misguided freewill.
Separate yourself from the crowd, learn to be still.
Be willing to take the lead, but be able to follow too.
Make an informed decision, and see it through.
Be unbreakable but know how to bend.
Be able to start, be able to end.
There is a way to be strong, at the same time soft.
Find a way to turn it...2021-02-2002 min
Talk TalksSometimes life is hard, motivational poem by KristinMotivational poem, Sometimes Life Is Hard poem by Kristin
Sometimes Life Is Hard © Kristin Published: February 2008
Sometimes we see things that aren't meant to be seen.
Sometimes things aren't always as they seem.
Sometimes we need someone to call our own,
Especially when we're alone.
Sometimes people just can't understand
Why things get out of hand.
Sometimes life just isn't fair,
Especially when people just don't care. 2021-02-1303 min
Talk TalksThe Paradoxical Commandments, by Kent M. KeithThe Paradoxical Commandments
by Kent M. Keith
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot...2021-02-0502 min
Talk TalksDon't Look Back, poem by JudyDon't Look Back, Motivational poem by Judy
Don't Look Back
© Judy More By Judy Published: December 2012
Just keep on walking,
A small voice said.
Don't dare look back.
Look straight ahead.
Yes, so many things Have changed.
Think they'd stay As you arranged?
Be strong and brave.
Calm your fears.
Keep that chin up.
Dry your tears.
Yes, l...2021-01-3002 min
Talk TalksInner Strength by John P. ReadInner Strength
By John P. Read
It's only through mistakes we make
We learn where we went wrong.
It's only when we're far from home
We realize where we belong.
It's only when we close our eyes
Our dreams seem clear and bright.
It's only in our darkest hours
We truly see the light.
It's only when we lose...2021-01-2302 min
Talk TalksA Psalm Of Life, Motivational poem by Henry Wadsworth LongfellowA Psalm of Life
BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
What The Heart Of The Young Man Said To The Psalmist.
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.
Life is real! Life is earnest!
And the grave is not its goal;
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul.
Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
...2021-01-1603 min
Talk TalksHelp Yourself to Happiness - by Helen Steiner RiceHelp Yourself to Happiness by Helen Steiner Rice
Everybody, everywhere
seeks happiness, it's true,
But finding it and keeping it
seem difficult to do.
Difficult because we think
that happiness is found
Only in the places where
wealth and fame abound.
And so we go on searching
in palaces of pleasure
Seeking recognition
and monetary treasure, 2021-01-0202 min
Talk Talks'Heart Over Matter' by Din KriegsmanThis week‘s poem is: ‘Heart Over Matter’ by Din Kriegsman.
Heart Over Matter
© Din Kriegsman
Published: August 2016
When your heart suddenly feels
light, excited, at ease.
When you feel like your heart just knows what to do
and your worries are far from your mind as are you.
You know that your mind will start chasing,
racing to hold down your heart.
After all, it is there to protect it,
ever from breaking apart.
But in order to keep...2020-12-2602 min
Talk TalksIt’s hard to be a human being poem by Steve TaylorIT’S HARD TO BE A HUMAN BEING
by Steve Taylor
It’s hard to be a human being
when you seem to be trapped inside yourself
with the rest of the world out there, on the other side
and you feel insignificant and fragile, like a tiny island
surrounded by a vast, roaring ocean
that’s threatening to submerge you.
It’s hard to be a human being
when you’re forced to share your inner world
with a crazy, whirling thought-machine
that never stop...2020-12-0500 min
Talk TalksDefeat by Kahlil GibranThis week‘s poem is: ‘Defeat’ by Kahlil Gibran
Kahlil Gibran is said to be one of the world's bestselling poet.
His poem Defeat describes defeat as something that can affect you positively. Defeat is not always a bad thing, you will not learn much or grow by only succeed, defeat can help you see things in a different light. This is ‘Defeat’
THE CURE OF TROY
Human beings suffer.
They torture one another
They get hurt and get hard.
No poem or play or...2020-11-2800 min
Talk TalksA Friend's Greeting by Edgar A GuestThis week‘s poem is: ‘A Friends Greetings’ by Edgar Albert Guest.
Edgar Albert Guest was a British-born American poet who was well known in the 20th century. His poems often have an inspirational and optimistic view of daily life.
A Friends Greetings is a poem about compassion and kindness toward others. We all know that it is a blessing to have a good friend, someone who does not judge us, someone who is always be there for us.
A Friend's Greeting
by Edgar A Guest
I'd like t...2020-11-2100 min
Talk TalksWhen Tomorrow Starts Without Me by Erica Shea LiupaeterThis week‘s poem is: When tomorrow starts without me by Erica Shea Liupaeter.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me by Erica Shea Liupaeter
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I...2020-11-1400 min
Talk TalksAlone With Everybody by Charles BukowskiThis week‘s poem is: ‘Alone With Everybody’ by Charles Bukowski
Charles Bukowski was a German-American poet, novelist and short-story writer. His poem Alone with Everybody is about loneliness and the continuous search for a soul to accompany us in this world.
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Talk Talks'The Caged Bird' by Maya AngelouThis week‘s poem is: ‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was an American poet and civil rights, activist. She published several books of poetry, three books of essay and numerous autobiographies.
Her poem caged bird describes the opposing experiences between two birds: where one bird is free and the other one is in captivity
This poem is about the frustration and misery of those who are oppressed.
Video: https://youtu.be/C7quZRyF8OQ
Caged Bird
BY MAYA ANGELOU
A free bird leaps
...2020-10-1700 min
Talk TalksLight Of My Life by Ellen BaileyThis week‘s poem is: ‘Light of my life’ by Ellen Bailey.
Ellen Bailey was born in Puritan Mines,
West Virginia, a small, close-knit community of hard-working coal miners.
Most of her writings are religious and inspirational in nature.
Light of My Life
by Ellen Bailey
Jesus is the light of my life
He leads me in a direction I know is right
He holds onto my hand and never lets go
He is the heart of my heart, soul o...2020-08-2202 min
Talk TalksAs I Grew Older, Poem By Langston HughesLangston Hughes was an American poet, columnist and social activist from Joplin, Missouri. He was one of the first innovators of the art form named jazz poetry. He was the main figure in the Harlem Renaissance. His poetry depicted the lives of African-American in America.
Hughes is quoted as saying, “My seeking has been to explain and illuminate the Negro condition in America and obliquely that of all humankind.”
Hughes wanted to unite all the people of African descent around the world to encourage pride in their diverse culture.
Read by: Naomie Daslin ...2020-06-2002 min