The idea of ‘poetry’ surpasses more than just words. Often, for me, it reaches into other artistic avenues and mediums. The picture above reminded me of the contributing poet Charlotte Cuevas – when you read her poetry, even without knowing… Read More ›
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Poetic Favourites #3
Dramatic poetry touches my heart in a variety of ways; being both an English & Drama teacher, as well as a writer, my study of people and human nature allows me to both laugh and cry at Robert Browning’s poem… Read More ›
Day 111 – Bullet Holes
Charlotte Cuevas is beginning day 114 of her personal goal to write a poem a day. I particularly enjoyed day 111 and wanted to share it with you.
A Poetic Echo
It is often the echo of something very personal (or the outright scream of it) that motivates our hand(s) and mind to put words on the page. And after the reading/sharing of such a piece of our soul, it will… Read More ›
Interview with Short Fiction Writer & Poet Donna Thompson
Interview with Contemporary Fiction Writer & Poet Donna Thompson – Thank you for joining me today, Donna. Could you give everyone a bit of an overview of your book before we begin? – The Glitch Factory – Perfectly Human in… Read More ›
Review: The Glitch Factory
The Glitch Factory – Perfectly Human in an Imperfect World Author: Donna Thompson Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars Suggested Reading Genre: Contemporary Anthology (Short Fiction & Poetry) If prose had a one-night stand with poetry,… Read More ›
Poetic Favourites #2
Ballad poetry has long been a favourite of mine. I am especially drawn to poems of the chivalrous nature or era dealing with knights, castles, damsels, curses, dragons, and the fae. This is not so surprising when you learn of… Read More ›
Poetic Favourites #1
La Belle Dame Sans Merci Ballad by John Keats I. O WHAT can ail thee, knight-at-arms, Alone and palely loitering? The sedge has wither’d from the lake, And no birds sing. II. O what can ail thee, knight-at-arms!… Read More ›
Review: Wanderings & Sojourns – The Songs & Verses
Wanderings & Sojourns: The Songs & Verses Author: Jim Scott Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Recommended Genre: Nonfiction/Poetry/Memoir Poetry is a refined art not easily crafted and not as widely read as prose. Yet, when reading… Read More ›