I like the idea of having titles for poems, especially if the title means something. Many poems I find either don’t have titles or they have some insignificant title or just the first line (This is probably done by other people), as though many poets either don’t consider a title important or they think it’s …
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My poems “Relief”, “Deliverance”, “Perseverance”, “Grit” and “Self”
I’m not only inspired to write poems about things I feel strongly about, but I’m also inspired to write poems regarding personal issues. My hope has been to write something inspirational to myself and others who might be dealing with the same issues. I have been surprised to find that writing about these issues has …
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My Poem “Sustenance”
One of the great experiences of my life has been motherhood. My theme here is that the “sustenance” goes both ways. Sustenance With arms around him cradling under, For moments again sharing life’s renew, I’d watch in him marvels in constant wonder As a mother’s pulse compelled me to do, And catching me watching he’d …
My Poem “Attitude”
Many of my poems are serious, but I also occasionally like to include humor or irony even as part of a serious subject. Here is an example which registers my protest against what I perceive to be the snobbishness of some of the intellectual establishment on certain subjects. Attitude The deadliest sin in writing todaySeems …
My Poem “Reflection”
The subjects of my poems are very diverse. Many relate to aspects of human life in general and others are more specific. I thought I’d start with one of more general interest. Every bond in love’s embraceReturns in kind its just reward.It fills the valuer’s life with graceAnd rings the apt harmonic chord.:If parent and …
About Poetry for Life
Poetry should apply to life. Poetry should apply to your life. Forget Emily Dickinson and T. S. Eliot! I heard a quote from Richard Feynman in which he incidentally mentions that poetry is not written to be understood. Why not? Are movies not made to be understood? Are books not written to be understood? Poetry …
Poetry for Life 