performance poetry
Performance Poetry is poetry out loud; poems brought from the page to the stage.
11 things that emotionally intelligent people would never indulge themselves in
Emotional intelligence is an essential skill that helps us navigate the daily challenges of life with ease and inward focus. While it is a muscle that needs be strengthened over time,, here are certain things that emotionally intelligent people would never indulge themselves in
Hridya SharmaPublished a day ago in PoetsRa
Introduction You learn something new every day and today I learned that my Muse was enthralled by Egypt, its history and mythology. I had been listening to "Ra" by Todd Rundgren's Utopia and thought this would be a great subject for a villanelle.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished a day ago in PoetsCradling Entropy
Author's Notes: To keep you on your feet, and cos I'm not feeling well (yep, I'm repeating that lol!) I am doing some preamble rather than postamble. I do not apologise for the clickbaity type title and subtitle. This is another Abecedarian that's been lying around digitally in my WIP/down the back of the digital sofa for way too long. So out into the world it goes.
Paul StewartPublished a day ago in PoetsWaxy Magic Sticks
Waxy Magic Sticks Look, See! Glorious Colours! Boundless Creativity * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: I am feeling crappy...we are feeling crappy. I wanted to put something out that was quite positive. By quite positive...I obviously meant...really very very positive lol. This is another entry into Mr Fromm's awesome challenge - here are the details:
Paul StewartPublished a day ago in PoetsDEEP DOWN
Got back up & dusted off Had enough of veggie broth I ain’t capping but I’m telling How I’m feeling but not soft Now my mind Is so much stronger
Haychie_ArtistPublished a day ago in PoetsCandlelight
End of the day... Candle is Lightning In the darkness, it Paints the room warm yellow Symbolizing persistence Emblem of hope.
A writer's confession!
My brain and heart worked together. I think, and I used my thoughts. I became a writer out of my thoughts. It came into my heart, and I wrote about it.
Gloria PenelopePublished 2 days ago in PoetsShame Won't Wash Away
a square of fabric can wash away dirt and stains but not the deep shame * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: This is another entry into Matthew Fromm's great little challenge, which you can find out more about below. Basically, take a mundane object and write a 5-7-5 poem about it.
Paul StewartPublished 2 days ago in PoetsMy life is a mess and I have nothing to be grateful about!
My life is a mess and I have nothing to be grateful about! I witness myself say this phrase from time to time, where life plonks us into the desperation of ebb and flow of uncertainty and things not going in our favour. It is easy to say we are grateful and in complete balance when things are going well and life feels like the warm embrace of the sun shining on a Sunday morning. But the real test lies in remaining grateful and centred when life feels like spinning out of control. While it is easier said than done, here are some reminders that might help you get through the days that feel like a burden
Hridya SharmaPublished 2 days ago in PoetsStars
Lying on the ground, Watching a million stars dancing in the sky at night, Lifting my mind, body, spirit and soul, To the infinite, celestial wonders of the universe,
Carol TownendPublished 3 days ago in PoetsBODY LANGUAGE.
WHAT BODY LANGUAGE IS ALWAYS MORE THAN WORDS WORDS ARE AND CAN BE UNDER CONTROL AND CHOICE ONE CAN HIDE THE WORDS CHANGE THE WORDS
Ask Me In December (If Everything is Better)
(Verse One) recovery success? relapse avoidance? monogamy in mind, body and spirit? mind, body and spirit? health improvements?
Paul StewartPublished 3 days ago in Poets