What did John Betjeman mean by: It’s strange that those we miss the most Are those we take for granted. - John Betjeman Poet · England Copy
+ Hymn tunes are the nearest we’ve got to English folk music. Feraz Zeid, June 24, 2023December 12, 2023, John Betjeman, Folks, Hymns, Tunes, 0 - John Betjeman Poet · England
+ Lord, reserve for me a crown, And do not let my shares go down. Feraz Zeid, January 11, 2024January 11, 2024, John Betjeman, Crowns, Lord, Rewards, 0 - John Betjeman Poet · England
+ Hymns are the poetry of the people. Feraz Zeid, July 27, 2023December 12, 2023, John Betjeman, Hymns, 0 - John Betjeman Poet · England
+ Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold. Feraz Zeid, January 11, 2024January 11, 2024, John Betjeman, Happiness, Laughter, 0 - John Betjeman Poet · England
+ Imprisoned in a cage of sound, even the trivial seems profound Feraz Zeid, January 11, 2024January 11, 2024, John Betjeman, Cages, Profound, Sound, 0 - John Betjeman Poet · England
+ One mark of good verse is surprise Feraz Zeid, July 26, 2023December 12, 2023, John Betjeman, Mark, Surprise, 0 - John Betjeman Poet · England
+ History must not be written with bias, and both sides must be given, even if there is only one side. Feraz Zeid, January 11, 2024January 11, 2024, John Betjeman, History, Sides, 0 - John Betjeman Poet · England
+ Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows. Feraz Zeid, January 12, 2024January 12, 2024, John Betjeman, Children, Dark, Sight, 0 - John Betjeman Poet · England
If some of the greats had followed the traditional ways we would be missing so much fine art. - Gene Black Author
It is strange how sad it can be – sunlight in the afternoon, don’t you think? - Jean Rhys Writer · Dominica
I have no lucky charm. I am 100 percent superstition-free, and I take nothing for granted. - Jeff Bridges Actor · USA
And though the meaning fits, there’s no relief in this. I miss my beautiful friend. - Jeff Buckley Singer-songwriter
The television replaced the sound of conversation that was missing from my grandparents’ lives. - Jeffrey Eugenides Author
I think you miss out on a lot of stuff when you’re so protected and isolated. - Jennifer Aniston Actress · USA
