The author shares his journey of returning to poetry after a long hiatus. Initially, he wrote a poem for a project related to a Maltese town. Years later, during a drive to pick up his daughter, he began spontaneously writing poetry again. Positive feedback on social media led him to create an Instagram account. The pandemic provided more time for involvement in online poetry readings, culminating in live performances and connections with fellow poets.
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The author shares his journey of returning to poetry after a long hiatus. Initially, he wrote a poem for a project related to a Maltese town. Years later, during a drive to pick up his daughter, he began spontaneously writing poetry again. Positive feedback on social media led him to create an Instagram account. The pandemic provided more time for involvement in online poetry readings, culminating in live performances and connections with fellow poets.
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As I near my sixtieth birthday, I reflect on significant changes over the years, particularly technological advancements. From my first computer with minimal memory to the powerful smartphones of today, the changes are astonishing. I ponder time travel and the impact it would have on my younger self discovering such technology, yet I conclude that learning from the past remains our greatest hope.
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The author reflects on the influences of their poetry, acknowledging limited formal education in poetry while admitting a vast reading experience spanning various genres and authors. Notable influences include George Orwell and Douglas Adams, whose styles may have impacted the author’s poetry. The blog marks a series leading to their sixtieth birthday.
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The piece explores the sensory experiences associated with various emotions and memories through the lens of scent. It encourages readers to reflect on how different aromas evoke feelings like anger, love, remorse, and desire. The author emphasizes the power of fragrances in storytelling and invites readers to engage with their surroundings, igniting a deeper awareness of the aromas that surround them and their meanings.
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The blog author, usually indifferent to birthday celebrations, decides to celebrate turning 60. As part of this milestone, they are promoting their ebook “Old & UnWise” with a price drop on various platforms. The blog series consists of 30 posts leading up to their birthday, focusing on poetry, thoughts, and self-reflection.
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The author shares an experience of receiving a suspicious friend request on social media, leading to a conversation with a potential scammer promoting Bitcoin investments. They express disinterest in wealth, recounting how even the richest people face challenges. Additionally, the author discusses pricing dilemmas in self-publishing their poetry book, choosing to reduce the price to celebrate their 60th birthday.
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One third through this series, the author questions why he started the process in the first place. He soldiers on and presents a new poem with the title Scarred.
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The text explores the complexities of history, particularly focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the impact of those who write and control historical narratives. It discusses how censorship can distort events and highlights the need for humanity in addressing ongoing tragedies, particularly affecting children. The author reflects on the Holocaust, emphasizing genocide’s unacceptability and lamenting the oversight of Palestinian suffering in the post-WWII establishment of Israel. The message calls for an end to violence and persecution for true peace.
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The author reflects on a lengthy journey towards publishing a book that began at age 19 with poetry. Despite an early passion for writing, distractions from sports and political turmoil in Malta delayed his efforts. After decades and various writing attempts, he finally released “Old & UnWise – A Haphazard Collection of Poetry and thought”, and looks forward to future projects.
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