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The Empty Glass and Understanding Poetry

17 Jun 2017 3 Comments

by enthusiasticallydawn in Poetry, Rhode Island Living, Writing Life Tags: Lisa Starr, poems, poetry, poetry as pathway, poetry gathering, Poetry Jam, Rhode Island Authors and Writers, RI, Valiant Brothers Provisions, Westerly

My husband and I attended a “Poetry Jam” in Pawcatuck, Connecticut at a lovely Cafe (Valiant Brothers Provisions) this week which was hosted by RI Poet Laureate Emeritus Lisa Starr and her former High School Creative Writing Teacher, Lou Gabordi. It was a a wonderful night of excellent food, warm laughter and a deliciously eclectic mix of words.

Journaling Through Adversity

24 May 2017 9 Comments

by enthusiasticallydawn in Blogging, Journal Keeping, Writing Community, Writing Life Tags: adversity, journaling, Journaling and depression, journaling prompts, mental health, quotes as writing prompts, quotes on adversity, Reflective Journaling, Writing for mental health, writing process, Writing Prompts

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If God asks that you bend, bend and do not complain. He is making you more flexible, and for this be thankful. ~Terri Guillemets

Welcome!

Today, I am extending an invitation of sorts. A few moments with your pen, paper and quietness as it finds you. Grab your journal, scrap paper or whatever is available.

Facing Your Goliath

10 May 2017 Leave a comment

by enthusiasticallydawn in Poetry, Writing Life Tags: Christian Poetry, Inspired Poetry, poem, poems, poetry as pathway, Poetry Prompts

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I am sharing with you this morning a spontaneous Poetry Reading. This is part of the upcoming Poetry (as) Pathway series. Stay tuned as I update details by the weekend.

Reemergence (New Series)

09 May 2017 2 Comments

by enthusiasticallydawn in Poetry, Writing Life Tags: Dealing with a Painful Past, healing, journaling, poem, poetry, Poetry as Medicine, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Reflections, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse Survivor, the power of words, Writing for Healing, writing process, Writing Prompts

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I am heading into new territory, I hope you will continue to journey with me. I will be sharing a few poems as I am led, on writing for the purpose of healing. I may share poems written during my teen years in conjunction with current ones I am writing now in my fifties.

Here is the first poem for the upcoming series: Poetry (as) Pathway. I encourage you to respond with your own writing, as you feel led.