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Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Kwame Dawes

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

This reminds of great advice given to me by myriad mentors: to become a better writer, read more, read deeply, delight in great writing.

To learn more about Kwame Dawes, check out his bio on Poetry Foundation.

Sunday Morning Haiku, February 16, 2020

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dawn’s light with pink hints

birds wake and continue life

a sauntering cat

A Haiku From Today’s Walk

February 15, 2020February 16, 2020 Carl Setzer4 Comments

an afternoon stroll wind dancing upon the clouds my mind and soul clear Walking clears my mind. Always helpful and healthy, at times critical to my mental health. And health is a 2020 priority.

Tonight’s Haiku: February 14, 2020

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so much I recall

sunlight streams in through windows

chatter of songbirds

Memories of joy, of sadness, all flow at random moments. When my mind floats free I rediscover history, these elements within, forgotten but not lost.

Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Rita Dove

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Great advice for the new poet…and for the old. Of course today we always have our phone with us, capturing our thoughts, poem scraps along with photos. There’s research supporting pen-and-paper’s superiority, for what that’s worth. Ultimately, the best solution is the one you use. As long as you’re confident in capturing your ideas, your brain can focus on creation.

A haiku about self doubts

February 13, 2020February 14, 2020 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

garbage in my brain insecurity’s drivel damaging my dreams So many negative feelings. Why things lije self doubt dominates our brain cycles eludes me. But I seek to overcome this.