On Modernist Themes in “I, Too” and “Democracy” by Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes is one of the most famous New Negro Movement poets. He may not have been a Modernist writer like many of his peers in terms of ambiguity and uncertainty. In fact, his work in fact is quite straightforward. But, the themes which Hughes uses in his poetry, such as alienation, dislocation, and inequality, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Must Go (Poetry)
“What Must Go” is a reflection on how much junk I had laying around my house that I put into poetic form in mid-February 2015. Too many thingsWhich should stay?Which should go?Property is a curious thingAll I want to own is my wordsBut, once they are readThey are yours, as well Collected so muchIn my […]
The 11th (Poetry)
For September 11th, I decided to revisit an old poem that I wrote way back in 2004. It was quite a doozy in its original form. But, it piqued my interest in what it was trying to say. So, I kept a lot of the original spirit and just stripped it down to the core […]
“Warships” (Poetry)
“Warships” is a short poem imagining a naval battle which is likely about to be won by a cunning ship’s captain. How great tacticians do dreamOf steering tall shipsInto glorious battleAlways look downstreamPlan ahead and out-think themIf the waves agreeVictory will be certain ~ Amelia <3, May 2018 The featured image on this post is […]