Some of Our Favourites

The Poetry and Prose for Pleasure Group has been meeting for eleven years and we have a different subject for each meeting, however we always have the same subject for the final meeting of our U3A year.  That subject is ‘Our Favourites’, and here are some of our favourites for you to look up.

A Windy Day by Anne Bronte.
I love this poem, the picture it gives and the feeling it evokes in me.

Bright Star by John Keats ... because this sonnet is a beautiful, romantic homage to his close friend Fanny Brawne, (as portrayed in the 2009 film 'Bright Star') and because he is forever part of Chichester sitting quietly on the bench at the end of East Street!

maggie and milly and molly and may by e.e. cummings - this poem has been a favourite for many years. Although simple it explores happiness, comfort, friendship, fear, and reflection 

My summer’s wish - Meryl Tookaram – because it expresses the longing we all have for our loved ones.

Refugees by Brian Bilston – a challenging poem because it describes the state of our society more than somewhat.

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost - this poem tackles the eternal question of the choices we make in life.