Another Trope (thoughts)
I did a search for an image to accompany my latest poem, and these were the results.
I did a search for an image to accompany my latest poem, and these were the results.
It’s easy to catch and hard to let go. You’ve got the itch? Well, what do you know.
Though my parents hadn’t encouraged me in the pursuit of my dreams, my friend showed that he believed in me, and that sometimes we may need to pivot.
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I know the world is a scary place right now. I will not sugar coat that fact.
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Remember the artist, band, writer, poet, actor, or comedian who touched your heart, brightened your day, helped you through a rough patch, altered your view of the world or how you saw yourself? Remember that artist who affected you so much that it changed your life?
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I stand tall, proud,
find strength in who I am,
inspired by my ancestors.
Sometimes we, as artists, hold our creations close to the vest when they are meant to be released into the wild, to find new life and horizons beyond their creators.
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I walked out of the din, wandered into the yard. I never thought performing would be so damned hard.
Celebrate what we have been given: this immeasurable gift of expression…
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