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October 24, 2018
Mockingbird (Derek Webster)
Derek Webster's Mockingbird examines a death of another sort, with many of the poems tracing the aftermath of a failed marriage. Even vaguer poems, that don't seem to address this issue, feel loaded against its backdrop: "Libraries burn. / What we thought would last is gone." However, the best poems call up other poets — [...]
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October 23, 2018
My Daughter Jessie Taylor On Writing Confidence — 010
My daughter, Jessie Taylor, and I talk about what to consider when you think about taking your writing more seriously, and how to do so. Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD is the perfect podcast for serious writers who want to stand out in a crowded industry by becoming more productive while taking [...]
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October 21, 2018
Libra
Stop clinging to the Past—having a name and a Birthday? So bourgeois
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Scorpio
You can make Mars more Liveable by setting up Some sushi places
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Sagittarius
You can’t step into The same river twice—ancient Wisdom that’s still lame
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Capricorn
Don’t be too worried To be passionate about What worries others
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Aquarius
Take advantage of Every moment you have or I will destroy you
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Pisces
The mongoose versus The cobra—who will win? You Never know in chess
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Aries
The app you designed That simply destroys the phone Will draw mixed reviews
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Taurus
Your heart will be warmed After it’s torn from your chest And then microwaved
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