Tour of Rav Kook House in Jerusalem

Rabbi Kook was the first chief rabbi of Israel and pre-state era. He was a compassionate man and wonderful poet. Rabbi Marmelstein of Canada and Israel takes us through Kook's residence in Jerusalem. Included is Rav Kook's poetry put to music and created by Rav....

Putting a price on culture

An Irish round-up on the political value of culture." The value of our culture is incalculable, so the Government should think twice before taking the axe to our biggest asset, argues poet and member of Aosdána PETER SIRR –Tuesday, August 11, 2009– ON ST PATRICK’S DAY...

My fancy

I painted her a gushing thing, With years about a score; I little thought to find they were A least a dozen more; My fancy gave her eyes of blue, A curly auburn head: I came to find the blue a green, The auburn turned to red.

Great Canadian Lit Hunt 2009

The hunt is on for talented Canadian writers to submit their unpublished gems to This Magazine’s annual Great Canadian Literary Hunt.For 13 years this national event has attracted hot new Canadian talent seeking a chance at fame and fortune a $750 cash prize for first...

Pagan Paeans Anthology and Competition

"Inspirations"The Paganpoetrypages.com (The PPP) is proud to announce its latest poetry competition, to celebrate the launch of the first anthology of The PPP on May 1st (Bealtine) 2009.Pagan Paeans is a wonderful collection of poetry from the satirical and comic to the...

Sylvia Plath's Son Nicholas Hughes Commits Suicide

Nicolas Hughes, son of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, was found dead after committing suicide. This took place 46 years after his mother's own suicide, after her husband left her for another man's wife.According to Frieda, his sister, the former marine biologist and...