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Heartfelt Remorse

Sorry is a word That is too often heard. It should be spoken from the heart: Apology is an art. Sincerely spoken It can fix the broken And mend the fences As it breaks down defences. Let us be forgiven For being so driven. Mistakes can happen So let’s keep on laughing. Things are notContinue reading “Heartfelt Remorse”

Writing Exercise 19

                Write about a pet you or someone else has. Describe the animal’s unique personality and appearance. What do you imagine he says when interacting with you? What is his favorite toy or activity? What is his favorite treat? How old is he? How long have you had him? Where did he come from?

Poetry Is…2

                Poems can be about anything but are usually fondly associated with love. The love poem can be pleasant, beautiful, unforgettable, and moving. The love poem can get people to notice more of their own lives, sharpen their awareness, and pay attention to things they’d never considered before. The love poem can also be melancholyContinue reading “Poetry Is…2”

Pick Your Drink

Coffee – a brilliant Invention. Wake up! Socialize! Choose cream or milk. Sugar or sweetener swallows The bitter taste. Chewy grounds, Muddy water, Liquid heat. Pop a breath mint To devour Bad breath. Tea – straight from The orient. Easy on the stomach.  Calming to the mind. A great watery flavor Hot or cold.  ItContinue reading “Pick Your Drink”

In the Name of Progress

The trees and shrubs Grown wild for the birds, Are knocked to the ground, Because of man’s quest for homes. Everything that once Was a pleasant nesting ground Has been destroyed By the concept of progress. Nothing is safe From change, Because change happens Untutored and unkind. Looking with sadness On the devastation That wasContinue reading “In the Name of Progress”

Poetry Is…26

                Poetry has many sides. It is represented by the light and fluffy, and also by the sad and melancholy. The ego and the shadow – the light and the dark – the good and the evil; all are explored by the poet. The unconscious includes behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that are underlying in theContinue reading “Poetry Is…26”

Poetry Is…25

            Poetry can be dramatic and greatly exaggerated. It often takes the tone of a fairy-tale or make-believe. A good poem is also a good story full of emotion. The qualities of love & tenderness are felt in a good poem, with perhaps a sense of humor as well. A good poem is an importantContinue reading “Poetry Is…25”