Still Constant Is a Wonderous Excellence

The bard on constancy and finding it excellent. This picture of William Shakespeare was seen in his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. He likeness is everywhere, a very constant feature. I wonder if he was thinking of his love for icecream though. Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge: Excellent

Even Song

“Der Mond ist aufgegangen” is one of the best known poems in German literature not least because most people know it mainly as a song. The poem by Matthias Claudius, published in 1783, is one of the most lyrical poems I know. The moon is … Continue reading Even Song