Category Archives: Poetry Writing

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As Steve approaches his sixtieth birthday, he reflects on his life and the significance of reaching this milestone. He expresses a desire to embrace his age and share new creative projects, including his poetry collection, “Old & UnWise.” He encourages donations to Médecins Sans Frontières and invites readers to follow his journey.

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This is the penultimate blog in this series. It is a rant about many of the thing that concern the author.
It is also about the true value of life.
Poems: Poets of Palestine.

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The blog reflects on familial relationships, highlighting the joy of shared laughter, supportive dynamics despite disagreements, and the importance of celebrating memories, notably after the author’s mother’s passing. It emphasizes the bonds that sustain them across distances and cherishes the encouragement received within the family. It encourages donations to a charity.

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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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The author reflects on their self-published book, “Old and Unwise,” a diverse collection of poetry without a central theme. They acknowledge the challenges of marketing such a work but chose to express their identity authentically. The poems address various topics, including social justice and mental health, showcasing their personal journey of self-acceptance over sixty years. This post features a new poem “un-adult-e-rated”. This series of posts serves as a public self-assessment leading to their sixtieth birthday.

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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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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 author shares a personal experience regarding their sensitivity to floral perfumes, describing a distressing encounter on the London Underground that triggered sneezing and discomfort. Despite enjoying flowers, the author struggles with hay fever, sometimes reflecting this theme in poetry. They invite readers to subscribe to their blog and Instagram for updates.