Jazz dabbles in spoken word poetry

Why do I always title my posts in the third person, like my non-existent PA drafts them up for me? Anyway, here's a short ten minute recording of me attempting spoken word poetry and a bit of general chit chat (excuse the naughty words, I'm not the squeaky clean, sweet and innocent persona I exude …

Change – a poem

Moments – a poem

Those moments in which we'd simply gaze at one another Were moments in which we became something other We became more than partners, more than lovers We became something indescribable with our souls uncovered.

Words – a poem

  Your words caress me in ways no mortal hands have ever done, sending shivers dancing across my very soul How is it that mere words have become such an intrinsic part of my day, having woven themselves into my existence, So much so, that my desire to talk to you transcends the mind, becoming …

For the poets

Where have we been and where do we go?

Where have we been And where do we go? As we emerge into this world, Wailing in fear and confusion Following that first shuddering breath Do our parents ever gaze upon us With eyes filled with love and ask From where did our souls travel? Do they wonder, as they hold us close, Why we …

Soul

Go on, reach inside my soul Feel its shattered remains Then try and look me in the eye With a promise to make it whole. I was feeling a bit sad today so I went to my favorite coffee shop, ordered my favorite drink (chai latte) and decided to pen some poetry. I find poetry, …

Inspiration for the writers out there

I see you out there, poring over half-finished first drafts, cold coffee in one hand, clumps of hair torn out in frustration in the other. Sometimes you just don't know what to write or, more annoyingly, how to write it. I've been there. We've all been there. Hopefully the below offers a little bit of inspiration.

Seven summers

Seven summers have since passed Each more difficult than the last And though my hair has now turned grey The crow's feet no longer kept at bay I still pray that I am mistaken And that one day you will awaken I haven't written any poetry for a loooooong time. This was today's attempt...

A question

So I've gathered that a majority of you wonderful people are avid readers, but are any of you writers as well? And if so, what is it that you write? I write a lot of poetry and flash fiction and I'm currently working on a longer project. Perhaps you can guess what genre it falls …