Muhammad Ali
Author of the day

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was a legendary American boxer, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Known for his speed, skill, and charisma, Ali was also a significant cultural and political figure. He was a civil rights advocate and a critic of the Vietnam War, which led to his suspension from boxing and the revocation of his title. His life was marked by struggles both inside and outside the ring, inspiring millions with his courage and conviction.

Poem of the day

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Dylan Thomas
Do not go gentle into that good night, 
Old age should burn and rave at close of day; 
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. 

Though wise men at their end know dark is right, 
Because their words had forked no lightning they 
Do not go gentle into that good night. 

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright 
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, 
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. 

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, 
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, 
Do not go gentle into that good night. 

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight 
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, 
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. 

And you, my father, there on that sad height, 
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. 
Do not go gentle into that good night. 
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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