Sparking Emotions in Poetry How word choice influences the readerPoetry is not simply about describing what we see. It is about helping the reader to see, hear and feel what we want to convey.The words we choose influence the emotional atmosphere of a poem. A small change in diction, particularly in the choice of verbs,… Continue reading Sparking Emotion
Tag: Emotions
The River Teaches
The Rivers TeachesSit comfortably or lay down and open the map with the rustle of intention, unfolding it in your hands like parchment, its edges soft and inviting. Follow the path to the River of Release, here tension dissipates with a deliberate act: listen to the sound of water gurgling over stones. Unclench your jaw,… Continue reading The River Teaches
The Mirror I Stepped Through
Some books begin with a question.This one began with a mirror.The Mirror I Stepped Through grew out of the moments when the self becomes unmistakably visible,the patterns we repeat without noticing, the masks we learned to wear long before we had language for them, the stories that once protected us but now keep us small.… Continue reading The Mirror I Stepped Through
Hope Series
Hope arrives quietly When I unclench my hands A small warmth In the space Where I finally Let something fall. It teaches me That lightness Is also a kind Of strength. This is part of a series of micro poems from my upcoming book Four Arcs of Belonging
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Escape
Escape I shut out the dark cloud of words. circling like birds above my head reverberating penetrating piercing like swords, injury by harsh sounds cruel intent … Continue reading Escape
Communicating Emotions
When a smile lights up a face, Warms the soul, leaves a trace, Joy and happiness fit the bill. Halt Sometimes misery adds a chill, Frown and glower sets the face, For despair we have to brace. Re group Try to find the bud of hope, Nurture it expand its scope, Don’t rail about the… Continue reading Communicating Emotions
Tidal Wave
Touch Zing tidal wave Ride Atop breathless, crave Swept away Into the Sky Feet Never … Continue reading Tidal Wave
Eternal Dream
The bubble has been burst Will that be the worst Life gets in the way Almost every day Changes put a strain On relationships normal chain He/she can make you sad Also make you mad Love is but a guide You cannot run and hide What is this nebulous thing The emotion that pulls our… Continue reading Eternal Dream
Relaxation
Crunchy granules sprinkled pure Golden beach throws out the lure Sparkling diamond peaks of light Reflected nature, shimmery delight Thoughts unwind, body relaxed Watching the waves, glistening tracks Crisp cool breeze whispers by Seagulls, floating in the sky Closing my eyes, imagining you here Holding your hand, holding you dear Lapping waves caress my feet … Continue reading Relaxation
