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June 24, 2021

#BookReviews 5 #stars for each one!

Writing a review for a good book is like calling a friend and telling her that she is the best. Books are truly magical if they are as terrific as the ones I have for… More
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Published on June 24, 2021 04:08

June 17, 2021

Silence Is Powerful

Recently I stumbled upon an enlightening book and would like to share some nuggets of wisdom that I gathered while reading it. I quote volubly from the book and also add my own observations. Silence:… More
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Published on June 17, 2021 04:17

June 10, 2021

My Creative Cave

My creative caveIs open from both sidesStarry nights spread their tressesWhen sun wanders away. My heart tingles with delightWhen the glow of moonCreates magic in my caveMy pen drapes around the light. Emotions echoTo release… More
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Published on June 10, 2021 04:09

June 3, 2021

#Bookreviews #Prose & #Poetry

Last month I’ve read and reviewed eight books but these two stood out due to their unique format and style. So I must share them with you. Word Craft: Prose & Poetry by Colleen M.… More
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Published on June 03, 2021 04:17

May 27, 2021

An “Eccentric” Historical Figure

This post is inspired from Robbie’s Open Book Blog Hop – A historical figure who interests me. Have you heard about an eccentric king – a paradoxical personality? Known as “the inhuman eccentric” and “a… More
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Published on May 27, 2021 04:13

May 20, 2021

Colleen’s Ekphrastic #PhotoPrompt

I embody desiresMy power can never be calmedI breathe momentsThat flow through timeless terrainTo add glory to wilderness. *** I race like thoughtsYet I could calm a myriad mindI heal without wordsHopes crumble into me To… More
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Published on May 20, 2021 04:06

May 13, 2021

Muted by the Tiny

Sunset is no longer beautifulAs it reminds me of flamesThat wolfed many humans. The smoke of cremationsChanged its radianceEven hues of the sky seem muted. Sunset seems that robberWho colluded with a tiny virusTo deprive… More
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Published on May 13, 2021 04:15

May 6, 2021

Snow White: Another Perspective

Snow White has been an adorable character for children since time immemorial and who can forget the dwarfs? Have you ever thought that this timeless tale could be retold with a new flavor? Cathleen has… More
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Published on May 06, 2021 04:11

April 29, 2021

Clouds #NaPoWriMo

Clouds calmly combineTo celebrate love for my poetryEchoes resound *** Hope sleeps on cloudsDrifts with their rolling ringsConjuring its own path *** Light shines through cloudsInspires us to trust new horizonsCynicism recedes *** We fly… More
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Published on April 29, 2021 04:10

April 22, 2021

#Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 222

Each sunrise speaks softlyClouds seem to promise respiteYet they perish thirstySans water, sans loving friendsHaunted by the cleft curse queen.© Balroop Singh Inspired by the image for the Tanka Tuesday Photo Challenge by Colleen M.… More
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Published on April 22, 2021 04:15