Photo by Andrea Piacquadio In the literary realm, where words dance to the rhythm of emotions, Raymond Quattlebaum emerges as a maestro, orchestrating verses that mirror the beauty enveloping our existence. Raymond Quattlebaum and his debut work, “Poetry In Motion,” unveils a canvas of life’s intricacies, each stroke a reflection of the vibrant hues that…
Category: poetry
God and Poetry: A Tapestry of Words, Grace, and Burdens Shared
Photo by Wallace Chuck With its rhythmic whispers and potent imagery, poetry has long been a refuge for the burdened soul. It cradles anxieties, amplifies joys, and paints landscapes of longing, loss, and love that resonate across the human experience. In its embrace, we find solace, understanding, and perhaps, even a glimpse of the divine….
The Fading of the Roses: Poetry for Loss and Grief
Photo by KoolShooters If you want to get a book of good poetry for family and friends dealing with loss When The Rose Fades by Brion K. Hanks is a resonating and quiet read. If today is the future we created yesterday, how do we proceed with each tomorrow? That is the central premise of Brion K. Hanks’…
5 Writing Techniques That Bring The Story To Life For Readers
Photo by Pixabay Take a moment and close your eyes; recall a story that engaged you as a reader — one whose characters and the world became completely real for you—got one? It is excruciating for an author when his hard work goes unnoticed, and readers entirely disregard the effort that went into writing the…
Stirring the Soul and Energizing the Mind: The Kōan as a Meditative Tool
Photo by Ian Turnell Craig C. Downer’s Wonder Streams of the Soul is a stunning collection of inspirational poems and philosophical musings that attempt to seek truth and insight into nature, the soul, and life. Reading Wonder Streams of the Soul, I am reminded of the meditation tool used in Zen Buddhism to teach and test…
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