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There's something about cracking open a worn copy of the Tao Te Ching at 6am with your coffee that hits different than scrolling through morning affirmations on Instagram. Ancient poetry and songs ...

PrayerSong explores Valentine's Day's evolution from ancient Roman rituals to a modern celebration, highlighting music's role ...

You can usually stir up debate by comparing song lyrics to poetry. As a publication that highlights the exploits of songwriters, we believe that writing a song presents a unique set of challenges and ...