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I like to write poems from time to time. And sometimes I’ll share them.
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You might already know: I love poetry. April is one of my favorite months because of National Poetry Month and I like to celebrate it on my blog every April. It’s a tradition. I like to write one poem a day. It doesn’t always happen but I try. Most of the time what comes out is…
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Last week I felt the kind of ache in my heart that can only be soothed by writing. I thought of Pablo Neruda and his beautiful, heart-breakingly sad poem and decided to record myself reading it. I learned a few minutes ago that today is World Poetry Day. I can’t think of a better thing…
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I read this beautiful poem by Pablo Neruda a month ago and I can’t stop thinking about it. It reminds me of the Pantoum form. It isn’t but the rhythm of it reminds me of it. It has inspired me to write more pantoums, which I may or may not share at some point in…
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The waves are breaking. The tumultuous sea Stirs up primordial creatures From deep below. They frighten me But I dive deeper. I swim to the bottom To the ocean floor Where I find buried Deep in the sand A jewel. *This poem is based on a dream I had a couple of years ago.
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Christ is the one who saved me From myself But not from his followers. Mohamed came to me once In a Denny’s late at night And made me question The existence of Christ. Buddha arrived During the time of grieving And invited me in With a gentle voice That told me to Sit down Shut…
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