Greetings, all: Today's sonnet was written by Emma Lazarus, an American author and poet who lived from 1849 to 1887. It's a famous one, for sure, as a few of its lines are inscribed on a plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty, and they have been cited frequently by individuals fighting for … Continue reading Celebrating Poetry in April: 15. “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus
Emma Lazarus
A Declaration
When I was much younger, I would stand on the side of the road watching the fireworks being launched off of “Luskin's Hill” just about a mile from my home. With each new sonic boom and brilliant blast of color, amidst the chorus of “oohs” and “aahs” that weaved through the crowd like the ripples … Continue reading A Declaration
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