Poetry is cathartic. We are only as sick as our secrets. So we need to be heard. Even if we write a poem down and are not ready to share it yet, we get the benefit of speaking out.
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Make Your Reality with a Poem
In a poem, Create a clean slate for yourself. The fact of the matter is that we all have our own reality. It is created by our minds. Our thoughts with a bias towards negativity and darkness. So why not direct our minds and take control of reality. Not to hide from out problems and … Continue reading Make Your Reality with a Poem
The Benefit of a Writing Exercise
On April 6th, 2023, I held a workshop on Poetry. I presented an exercise where we write a poem about a chore and then come back to it and make it about something more significant. Like the poem about carrying something heavy and really it stands for carrying an emotional burden. It should not have … Continue reading The Benefit of a Writing Exercise
Why Poetry Matters
We need more people to tell their story and their truth. Poetry is a powerful way to do it.
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 … Continue reading Contemplating a Modern Poet
Jazz Language
I often feel that my poems could be more “poetic” if I abandon what I want to say and just let the words perform jazz.
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.
The Kosh Podcast
https://www.listennotes.com/listen/thomas-cannons-podcast-playlist-g7uhwyAHIWO/podcasts/embed/?sort_type=recent_added_first I was lucky enough to been on Timber Smith's podcast "The Kosh" He talks about all the facets of living in and around Oshkosh. This was an opportunity for me to talk about my role as the Poet Laureate of Oshkosh, the writing community and The Lakefly Writers Conference. I would love for you … Continue reading The Kosh Podcast
Poetry is New Thoughts
Just keep writing until you have expressed yourself and got out somethings you only knew subconsciously. However, then reducing the free writing into a poem distills everything into something manageable.
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Writing helps our brain think of things in new ways. It helps us edit out the name calling before we interact with others.
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