Book review: ‘Re-Create and Celebrate’ by Cindy Georgakas

I'll put my cards out on the table. Firstly, I consider Cindy Georgakas to be a dear friend, which is why I read her book, as I've never been inclined to read 'self help' literature. Secondly, I have never before written a book review. My initial commitment to write a review of Cindy's maiden book… Continue reading Book review: ‘Re-Create and Celebrate’ by Cindy Georgakas

On the other side of now, or: Tapestry poetry

Partners in rhyme Sangeetha (Mindfills blog) and I have been writing poetry together for two years. We've done several series of poetry together, including: Ripples (a renga of 100 verses) Form verses creativity (A-Z poetry forms) Creativity verses form (A-Z themed poetry forms) Creativity forms verses (A-Z nonce poetry forms) As well as (most recently):… Continue reading On the other side of now, or: Tapestry poetry

Becoming more selves, or: Tapestry poetry

Partners in rhyme Sangeetha (Mindfills blog) and I have been writing poetry together for two years. We've done several series of poetry together, including: Ripples (a renga of 100 verses) Form verses creativity (A-Z poetry forms) Creativity verses form (A-Z themed poetry forms) Creativity forms verses (A-Z nonce poetry forms) Tapestry poetry Recently, I discovered… Continue reading Becoming more selves, or: Tapestry poetry

Sparks of magick, or: Across Gaia

New poetic form: The 'Plutune' Colleen celebrates her birthday penning poetry; Verses flow forth eve- ry witch way; sparks of magick fly; Energies connect far friends; they feel deep gratitude; Poets gift her with sweet wordplay in clever new forms; Across Gaia, shouts of 'Hooray!' in Colleen's honor! The 'Plutune' poetic form Tanka Tuesday For… Continue reading Sparks of magick, or: Across Gaia

The Ziggurat, or: Creativity forms verses

Sangeetha & David's new poetry project Once upon a time, two poets who'd never met in person began writing verses back and forth over the Internet. Their first project took them some nine months: a 100 verse Hyakuin. Once they'd completed their first oeuvre, they continued their journey together; Sangeetha came up with a fun… Continue reading The Ziggurat, or: Creativity forms verses

The Yester, or: Creativity forms verses

Sangeetha & David's new poetry project Once upon a time, two poets who'd never met in person began writing verses back and forth over the Internet. Their first project took them some nine months: a 100 verse Hyakuin. Once they'd completed their first oeuvre, they continued their journey together; Sangeetha came up with a fun… Continue reading The Yester, or: Creativity forms verses

Weight in gold, or: Diamonds

Poetry Partners #179 'True Friends', a poem by Kriti of 'Life is Beauty' True friends are those Who see the pain in your eyes And never leave your side Whenever you need them Whatever be the time In the moment of despair Or in happy times They are never apart always in your heart They… Continue reading Weight in gold, or: Diamonds

The Xtraverse, or: Creativity forms verses

Sangeetha & David's new poetry project Once upon a time, two poets who'd never met in person began writing verses back and forth over the Internet. Their first project took them some nine months: a 100 verse Hyakuin. Once they'd completed their first oeuvre, they continued their journey together; Sangeetha came up with a fun… Continue reading The Xtraverse, or: Creativity forms verses