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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Countdown (9)
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.
Countdown (8)
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.
Countdown (7)
The author reflects on the value of both writing poetry for publication and performing live, emphasizing the connection with audiences. Inspired by a friend’s article, they express a desire to publish a second book, while appreciating the insights gained from younger poets at open mic events. Getting older does not have to equate to stagnation. The author shares their upcoming performances and the aim to engage with others while exploring new artistic inspirations.
A Vote of Support
Playing around with autotune led to some melodic voices which inspired this poem. Morning Prayer.
The Kiss
The author finds writing prompts inspiring and recently wrote a situational poem based on the prompt “sharp” by whimsygizmo on dVerse.
His poetry collection “Old & UnWise – A Haphazard Collection of Poetry and Thought” is available for purchase. ISBN-13: 978-9918007356.
Back Down to Earth
The author finds writing prompts inspiring and recently wrote a situational poem based on the prompt “sharp” by whimsygizmo on dVerse.
His poetry collection “Old & UnWise – A Haphazard Collection of Poetry and Thought” is available for purchase. ISBN-13: 978-9918007356.
Friday’s Frivolous Fanfare
The author celebrated the release of their book with an online poetry event, expressing gratitude for the first book purchases. They emphasized the special bond between author and reader and expressed eagerness for feedback, both positive and negative, while thanking supporters. The author hopes for continued support and appreciation from readers in the future.
Everything is Virtually Unreal
In a world of fake news and digital manipulation, our perception of reality is at stake. As technology blurs the line between the real and the virtual, our trust in what we see and hear is eroding, and the impact on humanity remains uncertain.
Giving is a Two Way Charm
The author celebrated the release of their book with an online poetry event, expressing gratitude for the first book purchases. They emphasized the special bond between author and reader and expressed eagerness for feedback, both positive and negative, while thanking supporters. The author hopes for continued support and appreciation from readers in the future.
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