I have so many blog posts in the works & ideas, it makes my head spin. Also, my beloved cat, is trying to stress me to death. Again. First time was in October 2017... but, that's another blog idea, I'm sure. đ Things are heading in the right(ish) direction now, so I'm back to work! … Continue reading Beautiful Procrastination
Poetry
Get Lit NOW – “Ingenue” a poem written and performed by Paolina Acuña-GonzĂĄlez
I want to be like Paolina. I want to be a gosh-darned meteor. đ https://youtu.be/4nTs1Ejw9Os
BOOK REVIEW: Dead of Night by Chris Mc Geown
Dead of Night is another book brought to you by a fabulous person I âmetâ using WordPress. Chris Mc Geown over at Short Poems and Other Nonsense is an amazing poet. He crafts poems so dense & moving in so few words, I can barely express my awe. Chrisâs sister, Laura McGeown (I think I … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Dead of Night by Chris Mc Geown
Yahrzeit & “Apathy Blanket” (Poem)
Maybe I should have made this into two separate posts. I'm sure the title has people confused as heck! Hopefully some of you stuck around to find out what it means. âYahrzeitâ is a Yiddish word. It means âanniversary,â but it typically comes up in the form of remembering the death of a loved one. … Continue reading Yahrzeit & “Apathy Blanket” (Poem)
BOOK REVIEW: A Book Of Women Poets: From Antiquity To Now ed. by Aliki Barnstone & Willis Barnstone
I got this book when I was in college. I studied English, with a concentration in Creative Writing. So, I read & wrote a lot of poetry. I honestly donât remember which class assigned this book, but I know we didnât read much of it. The wide reach of this book looked so appealing, I … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: A Book Of Women Poets: From Antiquity To Now ed. by Aliki Barnstone & Willis Barnstone
Shattering
Trust, once broken, can be pieced back together. Painstakingly putting piecesinto rightful placesof brighter daysâ form, glued together by time. But, the resulting productis far more fragile and never quite as lovely. ÂźAriel Lynn 11/4/16
BOOK REVIEW: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare â Poetry
I had every intention of writing & posting this last week. Then, my Dadâs car crapped out & I had to be his driver. I wouldâve rather re-read The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, to be honest. Shakespeareâs poetry isnât as well known as his plays; not by a long shot. However, many of us … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare â Poetry