Wild Surmise
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The Heavy, Spillable Cup
I often say to students that poetry is “mostly a voice”–and for most poems this statement is true. I guess I should add that a poem is “mostly a voice…
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The Happiest Poem I Know
“At lunchtime, I bought a huge orange.” Wendy Cope’s three quatrain poem, “The Orange” begins innocuously enough, with Yeats’ “heavy spillable cup”—in this case, an over-sized orange. And yet, just eleven…
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Wild Surmise
When I was a junior in college, I took a class on Romantic Poetry, and I never recovered. Keats, in particular, captured me–sensitive, decadent, death-and-beauty obsessed Keats–and I remember that…
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The Art of Connection
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Beyond the Obstacle
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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Growth Unlocked
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
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Collaboration Magic
The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.
I’m Davis Thompson
I’m a high school English teacher who wants to help teachers and students read poetry (and other literature) with a “wild surmise.”
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