I made it to New York*
Aug 28, 2023
(*But not in the way you think…) … More I made it to New York*
Tag: let it flow
Pieces from the book “Let it Flow”
Rise
Dec 2, 2021
Rise, Rise.
The dawning of a new day.
Suburbs lay quiet,
resting under the blanket of morning clouds,
only the treetops and buildings remain visible.
Early flights begin slowly:
Birds alone; birds in flocks.
People in flocks,
gathered in the single, man-made vehicle of flight. … More Rise
One year book anniversary (and a freebie for you) – updated
Nov 16, 2020
*Updated with link to a Google form, as I received a report that the email link wasn’t working* Almost a year ago, I released the electronic edition of Let it Flow – a ‘best-of’ anthology collecting what I considered my most meaningful poetry and reflections from the previous fourteen years of writing. This November, I’m giving it away for free – if you’d care to answer a few questions. … More One year book anniversary (and a freebie for you) – updated
Let it Flow: One Year On
May 13, 2020
Can we really change the world?
Or are we waiting for our new heroes?
Our new revolutionaries?
Malcolm, Dr King, Ali, Mandela…all historical figures to us now.
But have their struggles really come to an end? … More Let it Flow: One Year On
Let it Flow: Rise
Apr 10, 2020
With this rising,
may you rise above
the murky waters of your past.
May you be elevated beyond who you are,
to who you are becoming.
May the Light of this day – this start,
be accompanied by Truth, Courage, Wisdom, and Opportunity. … More Let it Flow: Rise
Let it Flow: World View
Mar 4, 2020
Reject their news media.
Their sensationalism.
Their obsession.
Their unhealthy fascination.
Be free of their poison.
They feed it to you:
slowly…constantly…unrelentingly. … More Let it Flow: World View
Flow Fulfilled
Feb 21, 2020
Cut, copy, and paste;
re-write, enhance, remove;
find the themes;
assemble a flow
which will ease the audience
through years of personal experience:
pain and persistence,
joy and triumph,
lessons and wisdom,
gathered along life’s path. … More Flow Fulfilled
Let it Flow: A Bird’s Eye View
Feb 14, 2020
A new world. A new vision.
Lying with one eye covered,
I’m almost floating in the clouds:
engulfed in blue and white;
no longer constrained
by the physical limits down below:
no buildings, no trees,
no electricity,
nor concerns to capture my time. … More Let it Flow: A Bird’s Eye View
Let it Flow: the beginning
Feb 9, 2020
From an early age, I loved reading. It was my favourite pastime: the thrill of delving into other worlds…the words on a page coming to life. Naturally, this progressed to an affinity for creative writing. Teachers would compliment my work and encourage me to write outside of school. Though I appreciated those kind words, I didn’t see myself pursuing it as a career. I believed that a writer’s livelihood depended on inspiration and creativity – gifts which I couldn’t take for granted. So, at the age of seven, the threat of writer’s block killed what may have become a career in writing. … More Let it Flow: the beginning
It’s not for everyone…but it might just be for you
Jan 2, 2020
As humans, we relate to each other through sharing experiences. Sometimes, if we can convey our experiences and ideas well enough – through a story, a poem, or a thoughtful reflection – the one who receives gains far more than just knowledge, or a temporary thrill. As a reader, you are inspired. Encouraged. The words resonate with you on a deeper level. You *feel*. … More It’s not for everyone…but it might just be for you
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