‘The Cristero Centennial’: A Poem by Margaret Coats
The Cristero Centennial In Mexico a hundred years ago, The government forced secularization. Its liberal politicos roared “No!” To ...
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‘Star Festival’: A Poem by Margaret Coats
Star Festival The legend of the love of a heavenly weaver girl and an earthly cowherd was recorded in ...
‘A Prayer of Aristotle’: A Poem by Margaret Coats
A Prayer of Aristotle "Anyone who wonders whether we ought to honour the gods needs a whipping." ―Aristotle Our ...
The Society of Classical Poets 2026 Haiku Competition
. WHO Anyone in the world, of any age or background, may participate (SCP Membership not required). Among members of ...
Poetry Book Review: Petrarch’s Canzoniere, Translated by A.M. Juster
Reviewed Poetry Book: Canzoniere by Petrarch, Translated by A.M. Juster, Liveright (Norton) Publishing, 2026 by Margaret Coats A.M. Juster, longtime ...
‘Stories of Saint Anthony’: Poems by Margaret Coats
Stories of Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish “Proud men have turned away, for they refuse To listen ...
‘To May, the Prince of Months’ by Eustache Deschamps, Translated by Margaret Coats
To May, the Prince of Months by Eustache Deschamps (1346–1406), translated from French by Margaret Coats Noble month, father ...
The First American Sonnets: An Essay on David Humphreys, by Margaret Coats
The First American Sonnets: David Humphreys by Margaret Coats In 1776, the first known sonnet in the United States ...
‘After the Turning Point’: A Poem by Margaret Coats
After the Turning Point ---a double refrain ballade At slender hindrances we fall, Uneven ground, path shadowy; To tainted ...
Yes, pure act, or in your own other words, Bruce, "devoid of potency." Awe or wonder is the ultimate effect…
Cynthia, thanks for your response. We need those cardinal virtues.
Thanks for your comment, Margaret B. You're right that those mid-20th century decades seemed innocent to us, and I think…
Jonathan, you wave the red, white, and blue well in this stirring patriotic lyric. The colors appear symbolic, among which…
Jason, thank you for your kind words. - JG
