23 de August

Sunday

10 Born on this day 3 Died on this day
Poem of the day

Grass

Carl Sandburg
Pile the bodies high at Austerlitz and Waterloo.
Shovel them under and let me work
-I am the grass; I cover all.

And pile them high at Gettysburg
And pile them high at Ypres and Verdun.
Shovel them under and let me work.
Two years, ten years, and the passengers ask the conductor:

What place is this?
Where are we now?

I am the grass.
Let me work.
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Born on this day

10
Felipe d’Oliveira

Felipe d’Oliveira

136 years since birth · 1890

Felipe d’Oliveira is a contemporary Portuguese poet, whose work is distinguished by the exploration of existential themes, by the reflection on time and memory, and by a careful an…

Regina Souza Vieira

Regina Souza Vieira

84 years since birth · 1942

Regina Souza Vieira is a Brazilian poet and writer whose work is characterized by a lyrical and introspective approach to the human experience. Her poetry frequently explores theme…

Mariazinha Congílio

Mariazinha Congílio

98 years since birth · 1928

Mariazinha Congílio is a Brazilian poet, whose work stands out for its sensitivity and exploration of themes such as nature, memory, and the passage of time. Her writing, often lyr…

Ana Mafalda Leite

Ana Mafalda Leite

70 years since birth · 1956

Ana Mafalda Leite is a prominent figure in contemporary Portuguese poetry, distinguished by her lyrical voice and exploration of themes such as identity, memory, and the relationsh…

Edgar Lee Masters

Edgar Lee Masters

158 years since birth · 1868

Edgar Lee Masters was an American poet, lawyer, and playwright. He is best known for his work "Spoon River Anthology", a collection of poems depicting the lives and stories of the …

Georges Perros

Georges Perros

103 years since birth · 1923

Georges Perros was a French poet and writer, known for his lyrical and experimental work, which frequently explores the human condition, memory, and the search for transcendence. H…

Patrizia Vicinelli

Patrizia Vicinelli

83 years since birth · 1943

Patrizia Vicinelli was an Italian poet known for her experimental writing and her participation in the neosurrealist movement. Her work often explores themes of identity, desire, a…

Todor Čalovski

Todor Čalovski

81 years since birth · 1945

Todor Čalovski was a prominent Macedonian writer, literary critic, and translator. Known for his deep analysis of Macedonian literature and culture, he contributed significantly to…

William Ernest Henley

William Ernest Henley

177 years since birth · 1849

William Ernest Henley was a Scottish poet, critic, and editor whose work is often associated with the late Victorian era. Despite enduring significant personal hardship, including …

Nelson Rodrigues

Nelson Rodrigues

114 years since birth · 1912

Died on this day

3