A Call for Prayers (Poetry)
“A Call for Prayers” is a poem about not just praying for or thinking about your own needs, but also to be putting positive intentions out there for everyone else out there who is struggling to find answers to their problems. 2/3/18 I need some prayers right nowBut not so much for meWe all need […]
What Have You Created Today?
At the end of each day, what are you most proud of that you’ve created? It could be anything from an order of fries to an amazing customer experience at a high end resort. They all count as things we create. It’s good to think about how we impact the world and the people around […]
Skill, Talent, and Passion in Writing
It’s long been believed that by being an active reader, you can become a far better writer. While that is certainly true, it’s only one major component to becoming a “formidable writing professional.” Of course, really, the most important part to being a good writer is simply pursuing the act of writing as often as […]
On a Bubble (Poetry)
“On a Bubble” is a poem based on material originally written in May 2004 and revised in January 2018. “On a Bubble” You sit on a bubbleUnsuspecting of trouble But, once you stooped so low You were covered in rubble Your foundation collapsedBuilt on hidden sands, perhaps Life’s full of mishaps You’re bound to make a few But, now […]
Salty Tears (Poetry)
“Salty Tears” is yet another poem torn from the pages of spiral notebooks. “Salty Tears” Do you salt your hearts Before you swallow them whole?Cause it stings a little Every time I talk to you I hear a tear in your voice Put there to garner my sympathyPerfect bait for the crushing of meFeast on my blood long […]
Daring to be a Poet
So, I dare to be a poet? It doesn’t matter if my work has some special innovation or any proportion of genius. It’s not important to me how I’m compensated or even how my production is received. All that’s important to me is that my poetic work is received and witnessed at all. To touch […]
Is It Only Fiction?
Is something truly ever only fiction? Once the words unfold a scene, happenstances occur, and characters come to life in your mind’s eye, is it any longer fiction? If it’s truly memorable, then it becomes part of your life experience. While those people and things and events may not have actually happened to you in […]
This is Our Triumph (Poetry)
“This is Our Triumph” is a free verse poem about taking control of your own life by choosing your own road. It’s based loosely on the inspiration of a stock photo. 2-15-18 All bundled upMy bag is packedOnly the clothes on my backAnd what’s in my modest packAre all that I haveI leave the restBehind […]
Creativity Means Letting Go of Certainties
“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” – Erich Fromm It’s only natural that human beings like to rely on certainties. Many people like having an understood order about the things around them. But, as German philosopher and psycho-analyst Eric Fromm once said, “Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” This […]
One in the Morning (Poetry)
Inspired by a Creative Commons stock photo taken by Julien Bachelet “One in the Morning” 2-20-18 One in the morningDesk lamp still burningStaring at a black screenUnsure what to write nextWhat has never been seen?Or put into readable text? Pulling an all nighterHoping for something brighterImagining a brand new sceneTo make minds wonder and thinkThrowing […]