So about that poem I just posted yesterday—if you haven’t read it, check it out here before reading this. I don't usually do posts like this, but I feel an explanation and understanding is due. This is it.
Poetry
A Life Obliged–An Original Poem
So, I promised you something today. It’s National Poetry Month and this poem holds a whole lot of meaning for me.
Today is Not the Day
I’m starting to realize that college is about learning to pick my battles. This is one of them.
What the Living Do–Poetry
To take a break from my own work and show you something, a form, you probably haven’t seen in a while, here’s the poem I’ve got for you today.
Setting Fire– Poetry Place
Happy Poetry Place day!! So this one is a little different today, it's actually a short story made up of haikus. I wanted to return to haikus for a little bit since they are surprisingly versatile and I also wanted to try to tell a story... Plus, California is on fire so that's partially what…Read more Setting Fire– Poetry Place
Old Fashioned Love– Poetry
Here's a little poetry for your Tuesday, inspired by the older poetry I've been studying in class. It's interesting to realize that most writing was about religion back then, the faith and the hope people put into a power beyond them just to get through their days and their lives. Fascinating really. But, enough of…Read more Old Fashioned Love– Poetry
Robert Frost and an Original– Two Poems
As I head back to SLO today, I'm thinking that sometimes transparency can be a good thing. I wrote the second poem here a little bit ago to play with a new style and in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day which is September 10th; for the love of poetry, I've included one of my…Read more Robert Frost and an Original– Two Poems
Two Poem Tuesday
Another Tuesday, another poem-- and I've got two for you today. I was playing with a little imagery along with the last style I tried out, let me know what you think! OneWith every step this world winds me up. Twist and twist and twist the dial; one more time until it stops. Now let…Read more Two Poem Tuesday
Two Poets, One Post– A Poetry Book Review
How does someone define what good poetry looks like? For some people, it’s what sounds beautiful, what makes them feel something. Even if all that can be is a little less alone. So today, I’m doing a bit of a crossover between my poetry and book review monthly features to review two poetry books: one…Read more Two Poets, One Post– A Poetry Book Review
Marionette— A Poem
New poem for you today, this one is a little different but it's a good time for trying out new styles. Feel free to let me know what you think about it. Marionette This world, it handles me like a play toy; A tug this way, a thought that way, suddenly it makes me do…Read more Marionette— A Poem
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