Poetry has been a life-long love; it inspires me to the core and helps me find solace. Poets like Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, and Sarojini Naidu have remained constant inspirations in my life.
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Heart Lines is a collection of poems about love, loss, pain and self discovery from my heart. The poems are short but have layers of meaning.
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In this new age of poetry, there are endless styles, subject matters, and unique voices that are changing the way we read poetry and the way we define it.
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Morning routine: shower, coffee, horoscope. This has been my before-work regimen for a few months now, and nothing has seemed to kick off each day better than reading what the stars have in store for me.
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You sit down to write, but slowly the blank page wraps around your brain like a straightjacket. You stare on, trying to squeeze out the smallest inkling of creativity–but no words come out. It's writer's block.
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A sign of a good poem is one that is moving and relatable. A sign of a great poem is one that spark change. In a community of exceptional female poets who are using their voices for change, equality, and positivity, four powerhouse poets are creating a revolution of female empowerment and acceptance.
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Push the limits of your creativity and make a frame-worthy piece of art by creating a blackout poem.
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In the digital age, poetry has taken a mobile-friendly shift to shorter, more accessible poems. It’s hard not to fall in love with lines that look beautiful on-screen and manage to pack an emotional punch.
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Author and self-care advocate Alex Elle uses her words to remind us of the ways we can show up for ourselves like we would for others.
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Whether you plan to share your own work or just enjoy someone else’s, open mics are a great opportunity to share the emotions that make us human.
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Poetry is a timeless art form that connects people with the world around them. It is ever-evolving—changing and growing with new generations of writers and readers.
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Words often fall short when it comes to expressing grief. There is no right way to respond, but sometimes poetry can help us capture the feelings we struggle to define.
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Social media has become the place where poets and other artists can share their work and build a community.
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Looking for more out of your favorite poems? Poetry podcasts are a great way to dive deeper into poems you love or find new favorites. Sometimes a poem read aloud can take on a whole new meaning.
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The difference between the poetry of old and modern poetry is that modern poetry is written for us, the people who are alive today.
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Two years ago I made the decision to start reading more poetry that wasn’t for a school assignment. The first poetry book I bought was Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur after seeing it all over Bookstagram.
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Today’s post is something that I really enjoyed putting together, a pairing of poetry and herbal teas, two of my favorite forms of self-care!
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As an avid reader and lover of poetry, I can read it on any occasion. In cooler months, I love to curl up with a book and warm beverage. In the spring, I enjoy sitting out on the porch with a nice, cool drink and a book of poetry in hand.
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Few things are better than booze and books so why not pair our favorite books with our favorite drinks? I’ve listed my current favorite poetry pours below; after all, its 5:00 somewhere.
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Have you ever read a book that was so beautifully written that you immediately wanted to flip right back to the front and read it all over again?
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