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Ovid – Poet Of The Poor

Ronnie

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December 30, 2018

  “I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.” Ovid

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Envy

Ronnie

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December 12, 2016

“Envy aims very high.” Ovid

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Suppressed Grief

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November 3, 2016

“Suppressed grief suffocates, it rages within the breast, and is forced to multiply its strength.” Ovid

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Cause and Effect

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March 21, 2016

“The cause is hidden; the effect is visible to all.” Ovid

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Burden

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January 17, 2016

“The burden which is well borne becomes light.” Ovid

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Bear and Endure

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October 25, 2015

  “Bear and endure: This sorrow will one day prove to be for your good.” Ovid

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Want to be loved?

Ronnie

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September 17, 2015

“If you want to be loved, be lovable.” Ovid

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In all creation…

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September 4, 2015

  In all creation Nothing endures, all is in endless flux, Each wandering shape a pilgrim passing by. And time itself glides on in ceaseless flow, A rolling stream—and streams can never stay, Nor lightfoot hours. As wave is driven by wave And each, pursued, pursues the wave ahead, So time flies on and follows, …

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Happy

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May 17, 2015

“Happy is the man who has broken the chains which hurt the mind, and has given up worrying once and for all.” Ovid

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Attempt

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April 25, 2015

“Either do not attempt at all, or go through with it.” Ovid

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Believe

Ronnie

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April 12, 2015

“We are slow to believe, that which if believed, would hurt our feelings.” Ovid

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Halcyon

Ronnie

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August 14, 2014

The word halcyon comes from a story in Greek mythology about the halcyon bird, which had the power to calm the rough ocean waves every December so she could nest. Like those calm waters, halcyon has come to mean a sense of peace or tranquillity. People often use the phrase halcyon days to refer idyllically …

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Categories: LIFE•Tags: bird, Greek mythology, Halcyon, halcyon days, Kingfisher, Ovid, peace, peaceful, tranquillity•

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