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Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Wednesday 11 April 2018
Wednesday 14 March 2018
Micropoetry - February 2018
Yes, I know, I know, I always end up posting these half-way through the next month. But it's because I'm awesome, obviously 😎
There's a huge mix of poems this month, because my head is clearly a randomly varied place 😅
Wednesday 14 February 2018
Micropoetry - January 2018
Yes, it's half-way through February. But when has that ever stopped me from doing a Micropoetry wrap-up? 😎
Here, then, is the Micropoetry I wrote in January:
(Quick warning: the one for 22nd January came out as more of a downer than I intended!)
Here, then, is the Micropoetry I wrote in January:
(Quick warning: the one for 22nd January came out as more of a downer than I intended!)
Wednesday 20 December 2017
Micropoetry - November 2017
Yes, I know, I know, November seems like a distant memory by this point.
I was busy, ok? (Like, reeeeeeallly busy!) So I haven't had chance to finish up this post 'til now.
But that's ok - the poetry's still the same! XD
Here it is, hope you like it:
Monday 13 November 2017
Micropoetry - October 2017
Note to self: try and get the micropoetry wrap-up done before the middle of the next month 😅
...my time-keeping skills suck.
Hopefully my poetry skills make up for it 😎
(See what I did there? Lol. I'm such a dork! 😁)
...my time-keeping skills suck.
Hopefully my poetry skills make up for it 😎
(See what I did there? Lol. I'm such a dork! 😁)
Tuesday 17 October 2017
Micropoetry - September 2017
OK, I know it's half-way through October, but unfinished business and all the jazz!
So let's un-unfinish this unfinished business! Here's all the micropoetry I wrote in September:
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Micropoetry - August 2017
I wrote three pieces of micropoetry in August, and somehow they seem a little... different to what I usually write...?
I think I like them though - they're strong (if I do say so myself, lol.)
Whether they're good is another question; decide for yourself:
I think I like them though - they're strong (if I do say so myself, lol.)
Whether they're good is another question; decide for yourself:
Wednesday 9 August 2017
Micropoetry - July 2017
No, you are mistaken. This Micropoetry July wrap-up post is not late, it's been fashionably delayed.
So, here they are, my poems from July:
All the cool kids agree 😎
So, here they are, my poems from July:
Monday 10 July 2017
Micropoetry - June 2017
I know we're a little over a week into July, but we still have some unfinished business with June!
So, let's just get straight to it!
Here's my micropoetry from June:
So, let's just get straight to it!
Here's my micropoetry from June:
Tuesday 6 June 2017
Micropoetry - May 2017
Somehow I only ended up writing two pieces of micropoetry in May.
So it's a good thing that I also gave you an 'Unseen Verse' post!
I hope you like this month's output - reduced though it is - quality, not quantity, after all!
So it's a good thing that I also gave you an 'Unseen Verse' post!
I hope you like this month's output - reduced though it is - quality, not quantity, after all!
Wednesday 31 May 2017
Month in Review(s) - May 2017
Ahhhhh May. The month when we all gave up hoping 2017 would be better than 2016, and decided to just do damage control from here to Christmas.
(I joke - but only slightly. People in 1917 would be shocked by how short a distance we've come.)
Saturday 27 May 2017
Micropoetry - Unseen Verse
I promised some of my micropoetry that's never been published before - even on Twitter.
So I've got you some. :)
These poems have been languishing in my notebook for far too long. It's time to let them fly into the world and be read by you, my dearest nerdlets (Me? Nervous? ...Maybe a little.)
So I've got you some. :)
These poems have been languishing in my notebook for far too long. It's time to let them fly into the world and be read by you, my dearest nerdlets (Me? Nervous? ...Maybe a little.)
Tuesday 9 May 2017
Review! (Poetry Edition!) - The Princess Saves Herself In This One by Amanda Lovelace
Author: Amanda Lovelace
Genre: Poetry
A few starting notes:
I received a free digital review copy of this book via NetGalley. NetGalley provides review copies from publishers in exchange for fair and honest reviews.
There's been so much buzz around this book - including a Goodreads Choice Award for Poetry in 2016.
People love this book - and to hear this much about a poetry collection isn't an everyday occurrence, so when I got the opportunity to review it, I took it.
A note before we go on guys: This book deals with some very difficult topics in an open and often raw way; please be careful.
Wednesday 3 May 2017
Micropoetry - April 2017
Here's the micropoetry I wrote in April!
I'm planning on posting one or two other micropoetry posts very soon, since people seemed to think it was a good idea when I suggested it last month.
I was going to do it in April, but, *shrugs* life happens. So I'm hoping to get at least one done by the end of May. (Emphasis on hoping!)
I'm planning on posting one or two other micropoetry posts very soon, since people seemed to think it was a good idea when I suggested it last month.
I was going to do it in April, but, *shrugs* life happens. So I'm hoping to get at least one done by the end of May. (Emphasis on hoping!)
Wednesday 5 April 2017
Micropoetry - March 2017
The end of March means that it's time for the wrap-up of my micropoetry!
(Yes, the same micropoetry that I inflict on my Twitter followers throughout the month, collected into one handy-dandy blogpost!)
(Yes, the same micropoetry that I inflict on my Twitter followers throughout the month, collected into one handy-dandy blogpost!)
Tuesday 7 March 2017
Micropoetry - February 2017
You know the drill by now - and if you don't, here's the low-down:
I write micropoetry on Twitter and once a month I put it all together in a wrap-up post :) Got that? Awesome! On to the poetry!
I write micropoetry on Twitter and once a month I put it all together in a wrap-up post :) Got that? Awesome! On to the poetry!
Wednesday 1 February 2017
Micropoetry - January 2017
Ok, January 2017's micropoetry by yours truly.
There's only 3 pieces this month because I've been uber-busy with work, personal stuff, and #DisabilityDiaries2017
There's only 3 pieces this month because I've been uber-busy with work, personal stuff, and #DisabilityDiaries2017
20th January
Strength.
Not shouting the loudest.
Not hating the most.
But loving all you can.
Getting back up.
Facing another day.
That's strength.
25th January
You do not understand
As I take you gently by the hand
& tell you
no
& try to stop you pushing the knife
further into me than you have
28th January
But my dears,
The rain
Is just the part
Of the sky
That we can touch.
And
That touches us.
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Monday 9 January 2017
The Writer Diaries - Micropoetry, December 2016
January may have rung in, bringing 2017 with it, but I'm sure I won't be alone in having 2016 business outstanding.
So, to that end, let's get one piece of that business done and dusted, shall we?
This is all the micropoetry I wrote in December. I've grouped the poems for the 9th and 12th together because they're sort of... companion poems.
Hope you like it!
1st December
I remember
That she said to me
'Honey,
I'm a worker bee,
but the taste
is not so sweet,
as it should be.'
9th December
A silent agreement
That we would give our hearts to each other
but each keep our own.
I knew & you knew.
We knew we'd never speak of it
12th December
We danced in serious nonsense
Words of Narnia & diamond smuggling
They thought we were fools
& we knew that our game was reality's mask
15th December
There was a murmur,
A rustle in the secret-keeping trees,
And our open secret turned out to be the tragic truth.
Your death killed her.
29th December
When we grew up
We learned
That the woods are full of big bad wolves
And we must defend Red Riding Hood
With sticks and stones
31st December
To you
You incredible people,
Who made me feel worth something
Who made me smile
Who inspired me & kept me going
Happy New Year
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So, to that end, let's get one piece of that business done and dusted, shall we?
This is all the micropoetry I wrote in December. I've grouped the poems for the 9th and 12th together because they're sort of... companion poems.
Hope you like it!
1st December
I remember
That she said to me
'Honey,
I'm a worker bee,
but the taste
is not so sweet,
as it should be.'
9th December
A silent agreement
That we would give our hearts to each other
but each keep our own.
I knew & you knew.
We knew we'd never speak of it
12th December
We danced in serious nonsense
Words of Narnia & diamond smuggling
They thought we were fools
& we knew that our game was reality's mask
15th December
There was a murmur,
A rustle in the secret-keeping trees,
And our open secret turned out to be the tragic truth.
Your death killed her.
29th December
When we grew up
We learned
That the woods are full of big bad wolves
And we must defend Red Riding Hood
With sticks and stones
31st December
To you
You incredible people,
Who made me feel worth something
Who made me smile
Who inspired me & kept me going
Happy New Year
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Wednesday 28 December 2016
7 Hacks for Completing the Goodreads Challenge in the Final Days
For those of us who haven't finished our Goodreads challenges for 2016, the time has come to take more creative measures.
There is cheating, which is bad, and there is acceptable cheating - which is good.
So here are my hacks to help you towards your reading target for the year:
Monday 12 December 2016
5 Diverse Poets For You to Check Out on YouTube
You know that poetry is for everyone, right? Well slam and performance poetry is a great example of that.
Crystal Valentine
And there are hundreds and thousands of poetry slam and performance videos on YouTube - they are so addictive, I'm surprised I ever get anything else done!
So I figured I'd share just a handful of my favourite diverse slam, spoken-word, and performance poets from YouTube (because my faves happen to diverse in this instance! Woo!)
Oh, and pretty much all of these have swear-words. Poets swear worse than sailors.
Winona Linn
Meskwaki poet Winona Linn is witty, clever, and passionate; her performances are amazing.
Stylish, bold, and unapologetically political, Crystal Valentine's poetry explores being a Black woman in today's America.
Check out: Black Privilege (below,) And the News Reporter Says Jesus Is White and Questions For Fox News Regarding the Race Card.
Dia Davina
A queer and genderqueer feminist, Dia Davina is awesome. They are funny and honest and just amazing.
Elizabeth Acevedo
Afro-Dominicana poet Elizabeth Acevedo writes on race, feminism, and their intersection. She rocks.
Check out: Hair, Afro-Latina, and An Open Letter to the Protesters Outside the Planned Parenthood
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Benjamin Zephaniah
One of the best modern British poets there is, I will never miss the chance to recommend the wonderful Jamaican-British Benjamin Zephaniah.
Never afraid to speak on politics and race, or to combine poetry with music, Zephaniah is a definite favourite of mine.
So check some of these wonderful poets out, and enjoy!
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