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Unlocking Wellness: The Power of Journaling and Poetry
The author values freewriting and journaling for personal wellness, expressing insights through poetry that emphasizes self-care, gratitude, and meditation practices.
Healing Through Poetry After Heartbreak
How many people began to write poetry after a painful breakup? We often begin writing poetry to express sadness. Find a need to express our feelings during hard times through poetry. And its good to express it. Then as poets, we are on the lookout for things to capture with poetry. We are focused on … Continue reading Healing Through Poetry After Heartbreak
Healing Through Poetry: Expressing Emotions
I often find it difficult to discuss a heavy subject. Instead of talking about it, I will rehearse and rehearse what I need to say. I ruminate and obsess until I have to write it down. And it feels good to get it out. I should just begin by writing it down. Poetry can help … Continue reading Healing Through Poetry: Expressing Emotions
Poetry- 3 Weeks After Depression
Like many people, I have turned to poetry when I was depressed. I need to. The result, Oddly enough, was a poem. It helped me to know exactly what was going on. Are those poems sharable. I guess so. But I think it is important to go back and edit all poems, especially "I am … Continue reading Poetry- 3 Weeks After Depression
Poems get to the Takeaway
Whenever I get a chance, I show young people a video of Oprah talking about gratitude. She tells of starting each day with being thankful for something At least 3 things. She then tells us how you will end up better off focusing on the 2 dollars in your pocket instead of the money you … Continue reading Poems get to the Takeaway
Memories of Sharon, Wisconsin: A Poetic Journey of Heritage and Love
My Dad is 84 years old. More and more he wants to pass on his stories. And I want to hear them. To process them and to savor them, I write them into poems. Small Town Hall The townhall of Sharon is a stone’s throw away from my father’s heart. Which makes it part of … Continue reading Memories of Sharon, Wisconsin: A Poetic Journey of Heritage and Love
The Similarities Between Visual Artists and Poets: Finding Joy and Gratitude in Creativity
I think there are similarities between visual artists and poets. And I understand if the artists are a little leary of the comparison. People can knock out some words that rhyme and call themselves a poet.Like this ditty, that I only read to prove the point. The time of now is fleeting My love is … Continue reading The Similarities Between Visual Artists and Poets: Finding Joy and Gratitude in Creativity
Auburn: Embracing Creativity Through Color Word Riff
The poem "Auburn" reflects a character's deep desire for an end to her suffering, paralleling the color's meaning in an exercise. The exercise evoked the character of Auburn, encapsulating her struggles. The creative process led to a unique concept, illustrating the disintegration of the character's life experiences. The workshop was an enjoyable experience.
To Be Read or Spoken?
A fellow poet who goes to several open mics a week, posed this: Wondering if you could give me your thoughts on the difference, we are seeing on the poetry scene right now between the written word and spoken word performance. My response (off the cuff) was this: My poems end up changing as I … Continue reading To Be Read or Spoken?
