Blog Posts Thomas Cannon Author

  • Contemplating a Modern Poet

    Contemplating a Modern Poet

    I was contemplating a work by a popular poet that has been all over social media that I think shows the importance poetry can play in expressing yourself and enhancing your mental health.  I am, of course, talking about Miley Cyrus. Her new song Flowers is a response to Bruno Mars song When I was…

  • Don’t Take Me as I am

    Don’t Take Me as I am

    In reality, people cannot just act the way they want to act and have a relationship with other people.  Because we are flawed. We have to work to understand and then care for the other person.

  • Poetry is Good For Everyone

    Poetry is Good For Everyone

    My short podcast on the value of poetry in our lives. 

  • To Don’t List

    To Don’t List

    we are in danger of having an ugly life. In passing an ugly life to our children.

  • Too Pointless- Short story in The Mocking Owl Roost

    Too Pointless- Short story in The Mocking Owl Roost

    I am not saying people should not get consequences for their actions. However, I believe that for us to get better as a society, we must look towards the underlying cause of people’s poor choices. Judge away. But also be ready to help.