And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts If you are the copyright holder of this poem and it was submitted by one of our users without your consent, please contact us here and we will be happy to remove it. A new book of poetry from internationally acclaimed, award-winning and bestselling author Margaret Atwood In Dearly, Margaret Atwood’s first collection of poetry in over a decade, Atwood addresses themes such as love, loss, the passage of time, the nature of nature and - zombies.Her new poetry is introspective and personal in tone, but wide-ranging in topic. It is often mistaken that it was written by an anonymous author in 1692 and was found in Old Saint Paul’s Church. This poem about loss is not attributed to anyone in particular, but it is a true gift, whoever the author was. Philip Larkin was born in Coventry, England in 1922. After a While … The Poem. Read Lisa Goycochea poem:After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul. after a while, especially beauty so I write this for life, for love, for you, my oldest son Peter, age 10, going on 11. Poem : After A While. By Georgy ----- 18473 views. Author: Veronica Shoffstall . Between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you begin to accept your defeats With your head held high and your eyes open, “After While: A Poem of Faith” By Paul Laurence Dunbar I think that though the clouds be dark, That though the waves dash o’er the bark, Yet after while the light will come, And in calm waters safe at home The bark will anchor. After a While After a while you learn the subtle difference. The Desiderata history is an interesting one, as there has been confusion surrounding the author of this prose poem. He earned his BA from St. John’s College, Oxford, where he befriended novelist and poet Kingsley Amis and finished with First Class Honors in English. The mower stalled, twice; kneeling, I found. Frederick Ward Kates was rector of … The Rev. It tells us never to overlook the presence of a deceased loved one – the angel described in these words. After A While Poem by Lisa Goycochea. Related Products Contribute Resources And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning And company doesn’t mean security. Even though they may not … After a while you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul. 6. February 5, 2017 by Barb 4 Comments. In Peter Meinke’s untitled poem, the author’s guilt-ridden tone is evident. Recently I was reminded of this poem and thought I’d share it here again … I hope you don’t mind. After a while you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning And company doesn't mean security, And you begin to understand that kisses aren't contracts And presents aren't promises. After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much so you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. > Poem : After A While. I Felt An Angel – Author Unknown.