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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Bella Ballerina – A Poem
This poem was written as part of a poetry prompt by @DversePoets and was written while listening to Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty” Op. 66. Silvery lights dim down And the dancers flit away All but the bella ballerina As she floats … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Poetry
Tagged Ballet, Dance, Dancing, Gretchen Gundel, poem, poetry, Sleeping Beauty, Tchaikovsky
29 Comments
Under A Blue Moon – A Poem
Introduction: This was written while listening to Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” (Op. 71 No. 14) I encourage you to listen to the piece while reading this. Daylight has dwindled as The sun has closed his eyes Here a blue moon has … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Poetry
Tagged moon, music, night, nightlife, Nutcracker, poem, Poet, poetry, sky, sun, Tchaikovsky
3 Comments
Beyond Hello – My Aspergian Philosophy on Friendship
“My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement.” Joe … Continue reading
Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism
Tagged Advocacy, Asperger, Aspergers, Aspie, Autism, Awareness, Confidence, friendship, Frustration, Gratitude, Joe Versus the Volcano, Making Friends, Open Letter to the World, philosophy, Relationships, Self Improvement, Vent, Writer
26 Comments
Elemental Symphony – A Poem
This was written while listening to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 25. I encourage you to listen to this piece while reading this to experience the full intensity of this poem. I stand atop the highest rock Surrounded by nothing … Continue reading
Dear Mr. President of 2013 – A Poem
This was written in response to a poetry prompt. I avoid political discussions most of the time but I couldn’t resist a good challenge. Dear Mr. President of 2013, I hope you can understand What I will try to convey … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged campaign, community, democratic, Election, election 2012, left wing, letter, love, Mitt Romey, obama, Obama Campaign, poem, poetry, political, political parties, politics, poverty, president, presidential, presidential campaign, Presidential Debates, priorities, Republican Campaign, right wing, romney, support, unity, vote, voting, voting 2012
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Summer Rain – A Poem
Tiny drops of stormy skies Fall fast against my windowsill A small smile falls into place My fingers dance along The chipped wood and paint As though a piano My mind lost in the melody And the rhythm of a … Continue reading
Antiquated Mime – A Poem
Like an antiquated mime, I silently make my way Through crowded streets Gently but firmly pushing Racing against time To find my way to the end Of this crazed chaotic maze Anywhere that feels Far far away from here Where … Continue reading
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