Happy Monday to you all. Here’s a new limerick challenge. Your word is DUST Last week’s prompt was BREAD. You came up with some brilliant limericks: The Limerick Guy: Passover is “Bread of Aff…| Esther Chilton
When your local branch of Stand Up To Racism Contacted you through the WhatsApp phone tree, You cancelled your holiday in the Ukraine (Where you’d planned to feed the refugees) And went to the protest in Walthamstow With your orange bib and Palestine flag. You whistled, clapped your hands and waved Your Socialist Worker printed … Continue reading The More Deceived| A Communist in Hong Kong
Till over us we heard the waters close. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx— Dante, Inferno The wave that gathered off our eastern shore, Rose on the horizon, blotted out the sun, Engulfed in darkness the lighthouse towers That might have warned us of its swift approach, Drained the springs that flowed from our hills So that all in its … Continue reading The Wave| A Communist in Hong Kong
The name over the bar was ‘Mood For Love’, Drinking in which, we hoped, would put us In the same mood as Wong Kar-wai’s film, Which we’d failed to see in two years of searching In Hong Kong’s comme…| A Communist in Hong Kong
Writers have their quirks — and sometimes, their writing tools have a few of their own, I know my computer does. But back in the ‘old days’ I used a typewriter. In this playful Halloween poem, I imagine what might happen if an old typewriter refused to rest in peace. Whether you’re a poet, novelist, […]| Jack Ronald Cotner
Beneath the moon’s unholy gleam, Three sisters whisper through the dream. Their hollow eyes, once full of grace, Now mirror stars in death’s embrace. They danced in life with silken pride, Their laughter echoed far and wide. But time, that thief with ghostly hand, Drew veils of dust across the land. Now marble blooms […]| Jack Ronald Cotner
Have you ever found yourself utterly speechless, heart racing, desperately searching for the sincere words to tell her how you truly feel? That beautiful, terrifying moment of realization—it’s more than just a crush; it’s a deepest connection, a soul-stirring infatuation that changes everything. It’s often the hardest thing to confess those tender, overwhelming feelings without tripping over your tongue or writing something generic. We know how important this moment is. It demands poe...| DailyFunnyQuote
Pipeline operations are inherently complex. Every day, operators manage a vast network of assets, teams, and data—each with its own systems, workflows, and priorities. Yet, despite technological advancements, many organizations still struggle with one of the most persistent challenges in modern operations: the silo effect. Silos—whether in data, departments, or technology—create gaps in visibility and […]| EnerSys Pipeline Control Room Software
Poet Paul Willis visits a walled medieval town of Orvieto in Italy, and he describes its art, churches, streets, monuments, and vineyards. The post Poets and Poems: Paul Willis and “Orvieto” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Points in the Network: Poems," Gabrielle Myers takes familiar, everyday subjects and makes you think you're reading them for the first time. The post Poets and Poems: Gabrielle Myers and “Points in the Network” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Wild Flight: Poems" by Christine Rhein tells a story of how a boy's displacement during World War II shaped his family for decades after. The post Poets and Poems: Christine Rhein and “Wild Flight” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "You Were Once on Fire," poet Peter Murphy describes the distance between the real and the ideal and a sense of things coming undone. The post Poets and Poems: Peter Murphy and “You Too Were Once on Fire” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Poet Donna Vorreyer comes to grips with aging, grief, and longing in her fourth poetry collection, "Unrivered."| Tweetspeak Poetry
Happy new week. I hope yours goes well. Here’s your Monday limerick challenge. Your word is BREAD Last week’s prompt was FOLLOW. You came up with some fun limericks: Nicola Daly: There once wa…| Esther Chilton
The wait is over — Sweetbriar is blooming worldwide. We’re thrilled to announce that Sweetbriar, the beloved debut poetry collection by Rowena Liwanag Suarez, is now available globally on Amazon — in all formats. From the vibrant streets of Tokyo to a quiet café in Paris, Sweetbriar is now just a page away — ready to find its home in the hands […]| Helping You To Succeed
As earth awakens with a roar,its molten heart begins to pour.Volcanic forces, fierce and wild,a warning from creation’s child. Red rivers carve the darkened stone,as smoke ascends, time stands alone.A force so vast, it makes life small,and yet, we paint upon a wall. In Berlin’s breath, a mural speaks,of future paths and wiser peaks.Colorful clash... Continue Reading → The post Fire to the Wall appeared first on Grace of the Sun.| Grace of the Sun
The morning sun slants soft and wide,a shadow flickers on the side,an arm, a hand, upon the wall,its shape uncertain, strange, and tall. A little gasp, a startled cry,she turns and runs beneath the sky,her brother laughs, “It’s just a game!”but feels her fear and calls her name. They tumble out through golden light,across the... Continue Reading →| Grace of the Sun
Bluebird Dreams of Red Fox And then as the eastern sky colors like the skin of an over-ripened peach, you appear — as if I conjured you — pirouetting under my hemlock perch with your death-kiss-is-beautiful kind of allure — gangly, untamable, too proud — and then you belly-creep home. I know about your fatal… The post “Bluebird Dreams of Red Fox” first appeared on Chapter 16.| Chapter 16
Moving to Tennessee, 1944 after Mary Morris Goodbye to cousins, grandparents, coal tipple and craggy mountains, smoke from smoldering slag heaps. We have packed the car with pillows, blankets, tucked the dog into his box, called the movers for the couch and chairs. Hello to towering peaks of ancient Cherokee lands, to clear rivers… The post “Moving to Tennessee, 1944” first appeared on Chapter...| Chapter 16
The world expects a man to lead and protect. After all, some say he is the stronger of the two.A man is supposed to care, to love— with the expectation that he’ll one day start a family.People of all kinds stress the importance of being a man, grooming him to become a provider, a teacher.And on the appointed day,he rose to the occasion:found … Continue reading To the Unknown Father→| Thoughts about leadership, history, and more
Hi there. I hope you have a great week. Here’s your Monday limerick challenge. Your word is FOLLOW Last week’s prompt was CRAZY. You came up with some hilarious limericks: Nicola Daly: T…| Esther Chilton
Happy Monday. Here’s a new limerick challenge for you. Your word is: CRAZY Last week’s prompt was BUILT. You came up with some super limericks: Nicola Daly: He spoke with a mesmerising lilt An…| Esther Chilton
The toxic masculinity Of rutting stags in Richmond Park Is not an accusation That could be levelled at this hart Who whiles away these autumn days (My fallen antlers nests for birds) Reading about English hinds Being mounted by foreign herds. — September 2025 • • • • • Richmond Park is a royal park … Continue reading Rutting Season| A Communist in Hong Kong
Welcome aboard South Western Railway’s Service to Dorking. Calling at Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Worcester Park, Stoneleigh, Ewell West, Epsom, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Boxhill & Westhumble, And Dorking. Inside my head I count the seconds Before the voice begins again. Please ensure you have a valid ticket. Anyone without a valid ticket Or payment method, will … Continue reading England| A Communist in Hong Kong
The beast we bred in Brussels has broken out of prison And squats today on Europa’s breast. It was not made To keep us safe from harm but locked in indecision. And now he crawls the unlit kerbs of every street at night, Preying on the victims they’ve assigned for sacrifice, And every park and … Continue reading God is Greater| A Communist in Hong Kong
If it were announced to you that the enemy had invaded your cities, your castles and your lands; had ravished your wives and your daughters, and profaned your temples, which among you would not fly to arms? — St. Bernard of Clairvaux, sermon for the Second Crusade preached at Vézelay in 1146 (Joseph-François Michaud’s Histoire … Continue reading The Cathedral in Ruins| A Communist in Hong Kong
Sheryl Noethe’s new poetry collection, "The Science of Coincidence," moves from the Big Bang to personal memory, while exploring dark times and the power of imagination| The Pulp
For many pipeline operators, compliance in the control room has historically meant scrambling to prepare for audits — locating records, checking procedures, and hoping that documentation holds up under regulatory review. Too often, this effort comes at the cost of time, resources, and morale. But there is a better way forward: Natural Compliance. Rather than […]| EnerSys Pipeline Control Room Software
As he began to write the manuscript that became his historical novel Brookhaven, author Glynn Young knew he would use a 19th century poet as a kind of infusion into the story. The post Poet Sidney Lanier and the Lost Cause appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Screenwriter and novelist A.J. Thibault waited a few decades until he published the poems and prose poems he wrote in college. The post Poets and Poems: A.J. Thibault and “We Lack a Word” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Goat, Goddess, Moon," poet Catherine Strisik takes us on a poetic journey through family and personal history in Greece and Crete. The post Poets and Poems: Catherine Strisik and “Goat, Goddess, Moon” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"The Presence of One Word: Poems" by Andrea Potos considers the things we retain in memory throughout our lives.| Tweetspeak Poetry
I’m absolutely delighted to announce that five of my poems have just been published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal. Many thanks to Strider Marcus Jones for choosing them. You can read them here…| John Kenny
The W3 prompt this week was given by our POW Michelle. She challenged us to write a Hay(na)ku Love Series for this week’s W3 hosted by David at the Skeptics Kaddish. Hay(na)ku Love Series 1. The Cr…| Helping You To Succeed
Today I smile, my mind feels clear,a birthday filled with love and cheer,but just one year ago, the rain,from hurricane Helene brought pain. The winds were loud, the night was long,we stood so still, so firm, so strong,and now I see how far we’ve come,with light blue skies and warmer sun. Through every storm, we’ve... Continue Reading → The post Forever Grateful appeared first on Grace of the Sun.| Grace of the Sun
Morning hums in the gentle air,a rustic bed is waiting there.Warm sheets are rumpled, soft, and worn,a quiet space where dreams were born. Ornate lamps glow with amber light,a round mirror reflects the night.He lingers briefly, then he goes,a man released from workday woes. The door clicks shut, his steps are slow,the lake ahead begins... Continue Reading →| Grace of the Sun
Through the fogged glass, two shapes appear,both shadows sit, interest drawn near.Seasons have passed, yet here they are,a meeting set beneath the stars. The café hums, the dishes clink,she feels her pulse, too fast to think.Those long years live between their eyes,the silence carries old goodbyes. She sees him stir his cup of tea,his glance... Continue Reading →| Grace of the Sun
In "Call It Mist: Poems," Mary L. Brown uses words like a surgeon's scalpel, looking below the outwardly obvious to plumb rhe depths beneath. The post Poets and Poems: Mary Brown and “Call It Mist” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In his three poetry collections, Pasquale Trozzolo explores the pandemic lockdown, the end of a relationship, and life in a small town. The post Poets and Poems: The Three Collections of Pasquale Trozzolo appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "My Hollywood and Other Poems," Boris Dralyuk writes to the Hollywood of Russian emigres and the community they created there. The post Poets and Poems: Boris Dralyuk and “My Hollywood” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Listen to The Literary Life: Welcome back to The Literary Life Podcast! This week we begin a brief, two-episode series covering Christina Rossetti’s narrative poem “Goblin Market.” Our hosts, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks, look at the life and family background of Christina Rossetti, highlighting her devout Christian faith as key to understanding her poetry. Thomas shares the dates for the Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite periods in terms of art and literature. Angelina asks what the f...| The Literary Life
a snail heads for shadeunder my sun umbrellathat’s still folded downall I hear is tinnitussense a world still sound asleep💞Suzanne Written in response to this week’s Tanka Tuesday, a fu…| Brazanne Muse
There are moments when a poem reaches you before you even read it, when the circumstance of discovery adds a layer of meaning to the text. That’s how I came across Stephen Kuusisto’s Letters to Bor…| Atkins Bookshelf
She lives where peaks arise,soft blue and endless skies.Set table waits for two,one cup sips up the view. Bright orange flowers sway,light up the mountain day.An empty cup now gleams,fulfilled with long lost dreams. Best friend at last is near,their voices blend so clear.Engaged with warmth of tea,firm bond flows endlessly. Great festival begins,with laughter,... Continue Reading →| Grace of the Sun
"Bitter Creek: An Epic Poem" by Teow Lim Goh tells the story of Chinese immigration and how it affected the American West. The post Poets and Poems: Teow Lim Goh and “Bitter Creek” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In her new chapbook "Incompleteness Theory," poet Danelle Lejeune successfully mixes poetry, science, and humor. The post Poets and Poems: Danelle Lejeune and “Incompleteness Theory” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Fluent in Blue" and "Human Resources," the most recent collections by Erin Murphy, continue her focus on form and order. The post Poets and Poems: Four Collections by Erin Murphy, Part 2 appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Two collections, "Taxonomies" and "Fields of Ache," by poet Erin Murphy reveal a focus on form, order, and classification. The post Poets and Poems: Four Collections by Erin Murphy, Part 1 appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
She climbs the steps with gentle care,to where the arrows climb through stairs,Colorful worlds faraway skies,day dreams written where wonder lies. The ocean hums as waves roll near,a storm will come, it’s shadow clear.She runs inside, the thunder sighs,the house a shelter from gray skies. Fresh raindrops scatter on the glass,each bring soft whispers as... Continue Reading →| Grace of the Sun
Writing poems is a great warm-up exercise for writing.| Tim Covell
Her eyes were tired, heart weighed down,her boy’s sharp cries had filled the town.Her tears were heavy, spirit worn,her son’s deep struggles left her torn. Love held her close and stroked her hand,searched for a ways she’d understand.Love softly said, “I’ll bring you rest,maybe some peace, I’ll do my best.” “I’ll bring you food, a... Continue Reading → The post White Crow appeared first on Grace of the Sun.| Grace of the Sun
Upon the sloping rooftop tall,where turrets guard the bricks and wall,Scatter of birds have found their seat,their chatter drifts above the street. Loud pigeons coo as sparrows shift,the rooftop hums, a feathered drift,but one lone gull, with watchful eye,looks past the tiles toward the sky. The chimney’s marked, the tiles are stained,by wings that linger,... Continue Reading → The post Wishful Cravings appeared first on Grace of the Sun.| Grace of the Sun
She gazes through the misty panes,a wooden bench just brushed by rains.Gazes past thoughts that cross her mind,lands on echos both warm and kind. Tall pretty trees serve as a screen,a grassy yard, a quiet scene.Within this hush she drifts in time,back to her youth, soft raindrops chime. Lush branches dance in gentle sway,with blades... Continue Reading → The post Inner Child appeared first on Grace of the Sun.| Grace of the Sun
Far away dreams that slipped worn hands,from island shores to busy lands.The Bronx was loud, the nights were long,she worked and prayed to keep them strong. The bills piled high as time ran thin,she tucked her quiet guilt within.“No time for games,” she used to say,while Spanish words just slipped away. Her babies grew with... Continue Reading →| Grace of the Sun
I love collecting stationery. And recently I’ve also begun collecting poems about stationery. Poets not infrequently mention the instruments of their trade – Byron’s praise of his “grey goose-quill” springs to mind, or Sidney “biting [his] truant pen” – but I’ve tried to concentrate my collation on poems that have stationery items as their central…| Lady Writer
I am sorry I couldn’t be something you wanted. When we met, I had not known that people could break hearts and so I was a vase that budded flowers each day. Maybe when you smiled, the sunshine helped bloom these flowers. As I grew up, I broke, I didn’t have the strength to hold … Continue reading The Nature of Us| Musing Of Souls
Celebrating two years of blogging! Telling stories and answering questions!| Musing Of Souls
O my children, take heed and be patient, my loves, for that age will be Peerless, trust;be sure that day will never fail, my loves, for that dawn will be Peerless, wait.No dark will flood the…| the Book of Pain
A birdbath in the kitchen garden led to an interest in birds, which led to an interest in what the poets have said about birds. The post Visitors to the Ce-ment Pond: The Poetry of Birds appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Another Day: Sabbath Poems," Wendell Berry continues his focus on community, land, landscape, people, and a sense of place. The post Poets and Poems: Wendell Berry and “Another Day” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Exile's Journey" by Jeffrey Bilbro is a poetry collection about community, landscape, people, and what makes us human. The post Poets and Poems: Jeffrey Bilbro and “Exile’s Journey” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
With "In Parenthesis," David Jones wrote great World War I poems and a classic in English literature. The post David Jones Writes an Extraordinary World War I Poem appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
I’ve always been fascinated by ancient Egypt. My mum and dad bought a book about Tutankhamun, whose tomb was found in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. I was only young, but I devoured the boo…| Esther Chilton
Here’s a new limerick challenge for you at the start of this new week. Your word is: ROCK Last week’s prompt was TOUCH. You came up with some clever limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a ca…| Esther Chilton
If it were announced to you that the enemy had invaded your cities, your castles, your lands; had ravished your wives and your daughters and profaned your temples — who among you would not fly to a…| A Communist in Hong Kong
In "Two Emilys," poet Andrea Potos pays tribute to two writers and poets -- Emily Bronte and Emily Dickinson.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Ain’t curious about the world vast and beautiful towns they ain’t gonna tell me more than this bunch of roadside rocks Ain’t curious about the people who studied wisdom in depth I’m content with just anybody just anyone will be okay Ain’t curious about the books either feel free to mock me if you wish I know quite a few things without them I know what it means to live I sat down under a tree alone and feeling at peace oh God, my luck and joy how can I thank you for this| Made in Cosmos
Kathleen Hellen is the recipient of the James Still Award, the Thomas Merton Prize for Poetry of the Sacred, and prizes from the H.O.W. Journal and Washington Square Review. Her debut collection Umberto’s Night won the poetry prize from Washington Writers’ Publishing House. Hellen is the author of The Only Country Was the Color of My Skin, Meet Me at the Bottom, and two chapbooks. The post oranges by Kathleen Hellen appeared first on ROOM A Sketchbook for Analytic Action.| ROOM A Sketchbook for Analytic Action
Written in 1932, "A Soldier and a Poet" by Avraham Stern includes poems that became part of the Jewish war for independence. The post Poets and Poems: Avraham Stern and “A Soldier and a Poet” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "I Ask the Mountain to Health My Heart," poet Beth Copeland finds solitude, solace, and healing in the mountains near her new home. The post Poets and Poems: Beth Copeland and “I Ask the Mountain to Heal My Heart” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Poet Alison Blevins explores the impact of chronic illness on family and relationships in "Where Will We Live if the House Burns Down?"| Tweetspeak Poetry
In the upper reaches of Tiger Leaping Gorge, Where the rapids of Jinsha River cut their way Between mountains of unmelting snow In a torrent of gold water and silver spray, And the shadowed cliffs …| A Communist in Hong Kong
"The Locust Years" is a collection of poems by Paul Pastor that beautifully reflect a very difficult time in his life. The post Poets and Poems: Paul Pastor and “The Locust Years” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation? The post What Happened to the Fireside Poets? appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The poetry anthology "What the House Knows," edited by Diane Lockward, shows how our houses and homes reflect the people within them. The post “What the House Knows”: An Anthology by Diane Lockward appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Stephanie Niu’s I Would Define the Sun The poems in Stephanie Niu’s debut collection, I Would Define the Sun, revel in expansive spaces of mystery: the …| chapter16.org
Her eyes were the empty buds of a beech tree in the autumn, Her lips the honeyed sapwood beneath the curled bark of her skin, The dark down on her forearms were the stripes on a tiger’s coat, Her w…| A Communist in Hong Kong
Sarah Ruden uses six of Sylvia Plath's poems to tell the poet's story, stripping away political iconography to reveal the poet's achievement. The post “I Am the Arrow”: Sarah Ruden Tells Sylvia Plath’s Story appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Michael Weingard writes a coming-of-age novel in verse. If you came of age in the 1980s, certain cultural icons and events are likely imprinted in your brain. The post A Novel in Verse: “Eugene Nadelman” by Michael Weingard appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
With "DoorWay," poet James Sale completes his epic trilogy, "The English Cantos," and creates a stellar poetic experience. The post Poets and Poems: James Sale and “DoorWay” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Breakwater Rock," poet Bruce Lawder shows you can't really go home again, except possibly in your own memory. The post Poets and Poems: Bruce Lawder and “Breakwater Rock” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "O Lucky Day," Patricia Clark has assembled a collection of meditative poems that pull you to a place you didn't expect to go.| Tweetspeak Poetry
This poem explores the deep emotions of a broken heart. The words serve as a powerful expression of inner struggles, showing a soul dealing with loss, sadness, and the heavy pressures of life. Imme…| Retiredकलम
With "Beyond the Glass," poet L.L. Barkat followed a month of writing prompts and broke though seven years of a writing block. The post Poets and Poems: L.L. Barkat and “Beyond the Glass” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
It wasn't just World War I. Two anthologies illustrate the prolific outpouring of poetry during World War II. The post World War II Had Its Poets, Too appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Poet of the New World" collects the poems written by Czeslaw Milosz from 1946 to 1950, reflecting the turmoil of violence and upheaval.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Here’s the poem I told you about in my post on historical El Morro in Puerto Rico. As I rounded a corner on the Paseo del Morro I saw a man sitting on a bench underneath a beautiful old banyan tree. It looked like a Banyan tree to me. It seemed to me like he…| Life with Alegria
Poet Alfred Nicole, in his new collection "After the Carnival," finds both the evil and the good in human existence. The post Poets and Poems: Alfred Nicol and “After the Carnival” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The sense of living a loved life pervades 'The Mother of All Words'. The collection doesn’t suggest smugness or even satisfaction, but more of a sense of gratitude. The post Poets and Poems: Kelly Belmonte and “The Mother of All Words” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"The Poetry Reader" by Mark Yakich is an anthology of poems about reading and writing poetry. The post An Anthology on Reading and Writing Poetry appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Lisa Marie Basile names the events of life for obscure saints, most of which you've never heard of but know very well.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The perfect way to express your love is with Mother’s Day poems. Whether you’re looking for funny, simple or short poems for mothers (on Mother’s Day or not) here are our favorite…| FunZumo
Poems of Real Love That Are Both In-Depth and Meaningful Writing love poems is a wonderful technique to win over the affections of the person you care about. Love poems that are thoughtfully sweet …| FunZumo
Happy new week. Here’s a fresh limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: BEEP Last week’s prompt was KNAVE. You came up with some fabulous limericks: Trent’s World: If wickedness is …| Esther Chilton
Recorded during my ashram stay in early 2025, this interview with my yoga philosophy teacher captures a conversation that deeply shaped my journey. I invite you to watch and receive whatever speaks to you.| Wise & Shine
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
In "Diorama," poet Sandra Marchetti moves through a series of almost -photograph-like scenes , each poem like a scene in a ViewMaster (TM). The post Poets and Poems: Sandra Marchetti and “Diorama” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Roaming the Labyrinth," poet Christina Cook translates the poems of and writes about the French poet Marie-Claire Bancquart.| Tweetspeak Poetry
I’ve launched a new Substack newsletter called Teach Truth & Sing the Blues—and I’d love for you to be part of it. This is a space where truth-telling meets soul-singing. A space where I can share not just the public work I do—articles, essays, podcasts, and speeches—but also the creative work that doesn’t always fit into academic journals or op-ed pages.| I AM AN EDUCATOR
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's Ride" was written at a perilous time in American history, when Civil War threatened. The post Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride”: Creating a National Legend appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
