Annette Rochelle Aben was first published while a sophomore in high school. She has since published nine books and has a story included in  The Indies Unlimited 2014 Flash Fiction Anthology.  Her latest book,  A Haiku Perspective 2017,  was released on March 30th of this year in celebration of National Poetry Month (April). She also is an editor of/ contributor to  The Magic Happens Magazine  and is a host on the blog talk radio show,  The Magic Happens. Please join me in celebrating the publication of Annette’s 9th book!

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Thank you, Tina, for this opportunity to share a bit of me with those who care to read this interview. As I have always thought I could hide behind my words, much like Cyrano De Bergerac, I now, nose better!

Most welcome, Annette. It’s…

The greatest poems of A. E. Housman

A. E. Housman (1859-1936) didn’t write a great deal of poetry, but the poems he left behind are loved by millions around the world. But what are Housman’s best poems? Drawing up a ‘top ten’ has proved difficult. We’ve included some of his most famous poems, but have also included some of the poems which, we feel, show Housman doing what he did best: tugging at the heartstrings through skilfully crafted verse. Click on the title of each poem to read it.

‘Loveliest of trees, the cherry now’. One of A. E. Housman’s most widely anthologised poems, this sees the speaker reflecting on the fact that, aged 20, he only has 50 of his threescore years and ten remaining. Because time is short, he will appreciate the cherry blossom while he’s around to do so. This poem is the first of…