The Poem underneath, written by Ernest Hemingway, includes Zoe Akins as one of the "Lady Poets" (#4)
Zoe Akins was a classmate of Sara Teasdale at Hosmer Hall, both in the class of 1903 and both would eventually woo the world with their words.
For now, please read a poem and a quote:
"I AM THE WIND"
I
am the wind that wavers,
You are the certain land;
I am the shadow that passes
Over the sand.
I
am the leaf that quivers,
You the unshaken tree;
You are the stars that are steadfast,
I am the sea.
You
are the light eternal,
Like a torch I shall die...
You are the surge of deep music,
I - but a cry!
"Nothing seems so tragic to one who is old as the death of one who is young and this alone proves that life is a good thing."
Zoe Akins will be a featured writer in my 2013 A to Z Writing Challenge: Women in Literary History from A to Z which I will complete this April.
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This is my twelfth post (of 31!) for the January Ultimate Blog Challenge. Watch here for challenge posts which will include Writing Prompts, Writing Tips and General Life Tips and Essays.
