25 de April

Saturday

10 Born on this day 8 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
Janete, Rosa dos Ventos

Janete, Rosa dos Ventos

101 years since birth · 1925

Janete, Rosa dos Ventos, is a contemporary poet whose work is distinguished by its exploration of themes such as nature, affections, the passage of time, and the search for a deepe…

João Cardoso de Meneses e Silva

João Cardoso de Meneses e Silva

199 years since birth · 1827

João Cardoso de Meneses e Silva, known as the "poet of love", was a Portuguese poet whose works explore the depths of amorous feeling, saudade (longing), and the ephemeral nature o…

Rosa Bruno

Rosa Bruno

37 years since birth · 1989

Rosa Bruno was a literary figure whose work, although it may not have achieved the notoriety of other contemporaries, represents a valuable testimony to the poetry of her time. Her…

Gabriela Guglielmo

Gabriela Guglielmo

152 years since birth · 1874

Gabriela Guglielmo is a writer and poet whose work is distinguished by the exploration of deep and existential themes, approached with a language that is both lyrical and incisive.…

Otto Rene Catillo

Otto Rene Catillo

90 years since birth · 1936

Otto René Castillo was a Guatemalan poet, playwright, and activist, whose life and work were intrinsically linked to the struggle for social justice and resistance against oppressi…

Walter de la Mare

Walter de la Mare

153 years since birth · 1873

Walter de la Mare was an English poet, short story writer, and novelist. He is best known for his lyrical poetry, which often explores themes of childhood innocence, the supernatur…

Arsénio Mota

Arsénio Mota

96 years since birth · 1930

Arsénio Mota was a poet whose work stood out for its ability to blend personal lyricism with a profound observation of social and human reality. His poetry addressed themes such as…

Leonor de Almeida

Leonor de Almeida

117 years since birth · 1909

Leonor de Almeida was a notable figure at the Portuguese court, known for her interest in the arts and her influence in cultural patronage. Although not primarily recognized as a w…

Henri Deluy

Henri Deluy

95 years since birth · 1931

Henri Deluy is a French poet and essayist, a prominent figure in contemporary poetry, particularly associated with the 'poésie en acte' (poetry in action) movement. His work, which…

José Ángel Valente

José Ángel Valente

97 years since birth · 1929

Died on this day

8
Álvares de Azevedo

Álvares de Azevedo

174 years since death · 1852

Álvares de Azevedo was a Brazilian poet, a prominent figure of Romanticism and one of the exponents of Ultra-Romanticism in his country. His work, marked by deep pessimism, melanch…

Torquato Tasso

Torquato Tasso

431 years since death · 1595

Torquato Tasso was an Italian poet, playwright, and literary critic, renowned for his epic and lyrical poetry. His work is marked by deep religiosity, existential questioning, and …

José Maria da Costa e Silva

José Maria da Costa e Silva

172 years since death · 1854

José Maria da Costa e Silva was a multifaceted figure, with a body of work that encompassed poetry, literary criticism, and essayism. His poetry is often associated with deep lyric…

Louise Labé

Louise Labé

460 years since death · 1566

Louise Labé was a French Renaissance poet, known for her lyrical boldness and lively intelligence. Her work, though concise, explores themes such as love, desire, and the female co…

William Cowper

William Cowper

226 years since death · 1800

William Cowper (1731-1800) was an English poet and hymn writer. He is remembered for his lyrical and reflective poetry, which often addresses themes of nature, faith, and domestic …

Gonzalo Rojas

Gonzalo Rojas

15 years since death · 2011

Gonzalo Rojas was a Chilean poet recognized for his intense and innovative work. His poetry is marked by a deep reflection on the human condition, exploring themes such as love, de…

Paul de Vree

Paul de Vree

44 years since death · 1982

Paul de Vree was a Belgian poet, visual artist, and performer, a prominent figure in experimental poetry and concrete poetry. His work, often associated with the Fluxus movement an…

Leon Battista Alberti

Leon Battista Alberti

554 years since death · 1472