• NaPoWriMo!

    You may have heard of “NaNoWriMo,” in November. Where thousands of people challenge themselves to write 50,000 words in a month, creating a novel. April, however, is NaPoWriMo, or the poetry version! The challenge is to write 1 piece of poetry a day with various prompts. And yes, I plan on participating! Now, I know

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  • Why Not Me?

    I would like to take a moment to pause the regularly scheduled poetry publication to reflect on something that I’ve been thinking about for a while now. While this place is mostly a place for me to publish my poetry, I will occasionally add in more of a blog post from time to time. Today,

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  • Seeing Jo Dee

    Seeing Jo Dee

    The post describes a poignant moment at a 90’s Country and 80’s Rock show. The author realizes the absence of a child, finding solace in the music and memories.

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  • The Cat I Got In My 20s

    The Cat I Got In My 20s

    In my 20s, amid a divorce, I impulsively got a cat from a farm. He’s my baby, best friend, and lifeline.

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  • Emily Gilmore

    In light of Kelly Bishop’s book that comes out in September, I thought this would be fitting to share. My thoughts on Emily Gilmore.

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  • Receipts.

    Receipts.

    The content reflects a sense of detachment from real-life people and a stronger connection to fictional characters and emotional music. The speaker shares instances of feeling let down and neglected by others, leading to a reluctance to share personal achievements. They emphasize the need to explicitly request acknowledgment, as disappointment has become a familiar experience.

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  • Drowning

    Drowning

    The writer reflects on coping with heartbreak and the struggle to keep going amidst deep sadness. Despite appearing strong, they admit to feeling numb and only experiencing overwhelming emotions when confronted with certain reminders. The anniversary of their breakup is spent hosting friends, a conscious effort to avoid drowning in sorrow alone.

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  • Lyrical Logic Isn’t Always Logical

    The author explores the dual meaning of “lyrics” as both song and poetry. They reflect on their own emotional journey, finding solace in song lyrics and writing poetry. The raw emotions in their poetry stem from personal experiences, and they recognize the healing power of sharing their art with the world, despite the challenges.

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