Here's something to think a bit about. The words of your poems are perfect before you physically write them; those of your stories are perfected after they've been written. Yes, I came up with that... haha. But, seriously, think about it. When you decide to sit down and write a poem (or rather don't decide …
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Poem Preview… My Words
Okay y'all, so I'm back with another one of these poem previews from Holding onto Stars over on Wattpad! This one I really wanted to post here on my blog, too, because I think it's very writer-relatable. And... that's what our community here is all about! So, anyway, here it is. It's a little poem …
Teardrops on a pillowcase
Hey y'all, I'm back with another poem preview! And this one is one of my favorites so far... It's called "Teardrops on a pillowcase". Teardrops on a pillowcase All troubles life had made Reflected there upon her face - Concealed deep inside her eyes Was a world of wonder wanting to hide - Cased inside …
A special poem preview day…
Hey y'all, I'm back with a very special edition of poem previews from Holding onto Stars! Not really special as in... celebrating anything or a holiday edition or anything... just special because tomorrow I plan on publishing a number of poems, not just one. They're all haikus and shorts, though, so... that's why, haha. I …
Battle Scars.
Hey homedogs, it's me back with yet another wonderful poem preview. This one I particularly like, too, because... well, I just do. Anyway, I'll be posting it to Holding onto Stars tomorrow (as usual), and... here it is! Battle Scars... A bunch of battle scars Were laced around her neck A reminder of broken hearts …
Poem preview: To save her
I haven't posted a poem in a while, so... here's one today! Also, I wanted to post a little earlier this morning... but, of course, my internet was all whacked out and I couldn't get around to posting until now. Still, though... this one's called "To save her", and I'll be posting it in Holding onto …
Today she found his note…
...and I decided to write a poem about it. So, here's one of my little poem previews for my Wattpad collection that I'll be posting tomorrow! Called... "Today she found his note". Today she found his note The words he left so powerful But then she turned to find Actions speak even louder Than those …
What it’s like to write in a second language.
...for me, at least. First, though, let me give you some... context and background on my part, I guess. I'm an English-only native speaker, meaning I grew up, for the most part, only learning and knowing English. I did, however, learn a small amount of Spanish from around ages 3-5 when my older siblings taught …
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Ghosts & Shadows
Hey y'all, me again with yet another poem preview from Holding onto Stars! This one's called Ghosts & Shadows and it's probably one of my faves so far... Ghosts and shadows Why won't they go? Another spirit left to haunt My thoughts until the dawn Another demon yet to chase From the heart of which …
Blackout Poetry?!?!
ALRIGHT SO, I must have been kept in the dark or something (haha) because I had never heard of this before... until now. Blackout poetry. "The light of the universe" by Austin Kleon, original writer credited for creating this idea. "13" by Natalie via The New York Times A... trend, I guess you could call …
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