Tag Archives: music

Forget Me Not #Poetry

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Gretchen Venters

For K. Shattered prisms crashing down on black and white keys To a symphony of broken chords and heartbeats. You were my music and now I can barely breathe. You were a breeze before a storm Just like this that … Continue reading →

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Radio – A Poem

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Hugging my radio to my heart rocking back and forth slowly Mouthing silent words of prayer in the stillness of the dark- I prayed again for peace I asked Him if he cared I asked Him if he could hear … Continue reading →

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The Pearl – A Poem

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Green gritty eyes open to peer outside Hoping for a quiet chance to speak from my dark side The sting of salt Reminding me of all the reasons that I hide / as ice water seeps inside my mirage with … Continue reading →

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Four Corners – A Poem

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction: This was written for dVersePoets‘ Poetics which I am proudly co-hosting today with the amazing Brian Miller. Join us this afternoon when the pub doors open. There are two prompts today! For my nostalgic musical inspiration, this was written … Continue reading →

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Lemon Twist – A Poem

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction: For inspiration, this was written while listening to “For The Longest Time” by Billy Joel. For dVersePoets: Poetics Like a quick snap Stuck snug betwixt My serious side & Softer wide eyed inner-child- That radio buzzes Out old beats … Continue reading →

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Electric Blue – A Poem

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction: This was written while listening to Lindsey Stirling’s piece called “Elements”. It has a somewhat abstract meaning to me. It made me think about how being on the Autism Spectrum is always a challenge but that practice leads to … Continue reading →

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The Cathedral – A Poem & Dedication

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction: This poem was written while listening to Lindsey Stirling’s piece called “Shadows” This poem was originally much longer and went on for pages as this music is nothing but pure inspiration, but for the sake of time and my … Continue reading →

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Homeless Angels – A Poem

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction: The art piece above is by Christine Leary (onceinabluesun.com) This poem was written and inspired by the song “Homeless” by Paul Simon with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Please be sure to listen to the song before or while reading this … Continue reading →

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Under A Blue Moon – A Poem

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

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 →

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Elemental Symphony – A Poem

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

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 →

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