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
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Words Can Heal
The open mic at the Sadoff Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin featured a new poet reading a letter to herself. The experience of writing often leads to unexpected insights, reflecting the brain's organization process. Poetry serves as a tool for processing emotions and gaining new perspectives, especially for young individuals dealing with sadness.
Takeaways from a Great Author
I went to a presentation by Michael Perry at the Lakefly Writers Conference. Entertaining as always. And informative: Here are my takaways (as written in my notes app). The only power a writer has over a reader is trust You have to make sure you have no false notes - mistakes that pull the reader … Continue reading Takeaways from a Great Author
Poetry Keeps Track
We need people to write down their histories. We need to read it like poetry.
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Forty Acres Deep Review
It is the story of a Wisconsin man isolating himself after his wife passes away. He reflects on all his failings and his failure to thrive in a changing society.
Book Review- News of the Air by Jill Stukenberg
On par with Liam Callanan and Nikolas Butler, this is a must read from a Wisconsin author.
Nature Leads to Poetry
Ecotherapy reminded me of my childhood, where I was used to fields and red barns. I don’t think that life is simpler than an urban one. Yet it is closer to nature and with less manufactured things around you. It is healthier and if you strive to be one, it does help you to be a poet.
Poetry is Not Intimidating
there is no bad poetry. Just poetry that isn't finished yet. I still go back and edit poems I have had published.
Showing the World Through Your Eyes
Poetry is the world through the poet’s eyes.
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