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Tag: Poetry
Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Kwame DawesÂ
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.
A haiku about self doubts
Today’s Black History Month Poet: Gil Scott-Heron
Probably best know for “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised“, Scott-Heron hugely influenced Rap and Hip-Hop. His work captured the array of emotions describing the urban black culture of the moment.
Today’s Black History Month Poet: Alice Walker
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Ah, the legendary Ms. Walker! I admire so much about her work, I would need much more time to write her a worthy bio. Fortunately, the good folks at the Poetry Foundation have us covered.
Wednesday Morning Haiku
gift of life
seeking make it great
longing for beauty
A Seattle Autumn: A Haiku
As I look skyward
The memories fill my mind
Seattle’s autumns
An early evening haiku
With darkness falling
The sun shining from down low
Easily through trees
Friday Early Morning: A Haiku
As the daylight fades
Thus day becomes memory
Glorious springtime
Today’s Haiku, May 8, 2019
Dawn’s gracefulness past
Light flowing through my window
Through firs and hemlocks
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