Today’s prompt was to try writing a ghazal, a traditional poetic form often used for love poems. Each couplet must stand on its own while repeating a refrain.
Read MoreWe Played Terribly
By @RWhiteAuthor Day 5 of NaPoWriMo prompt is inspired by musical notation, and particularly those little italicized –and often Italian – instructions you’ll find over the staves in sheet music, like con allegro or andante. First, pick a notation from the first column below. Then, pick …
Read MoreNaPoWriMo Day 2: From Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Drawn from Friedrich Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra, this blackout poem explores the philosophy of self-overcoming. Nietzsche famously wrote, “One must have chaos within to give birth to a dancing star.” This piece embraces that tension—how darkness, struggle, and the unknown shape transformation. The erasure leaves behind fragments of existential battle and ascent, mirroring the journey of one who dares to evolve beyond their former self.
Read MoreMarch of the Writers – Day 31: To Be Continued…
By @RWhiteAuthor As March comes to a close, so does this incredible journey through March of the Writers. For 31 days, we’ve explored our passions, reflected on our inspirations, shared our challenges, and celebrated our writing lives. Each day has been a new opportunity to …
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Whiskey and the Winter Wind
Whiskey and the Winter Wind is not a departure from Whiskey and the Autumn Wind-it is the reckoning that follows. The same soul remains, seated at the same worn wooden table, a glass still within reach, but the world beyond the window has shifted. Where autumn once …
Read More✨ Happy International Writers Day! ✨
Happy International Writers Day! Today, we celebrate the storytellers, poets, and dreamers who bring words to life. Writing is a courageous act of sharing pieces of your soul with the world. What inspires you to write? Share your story and join the conversation on my blog! 💬✨
Read MoreThe Power of Reflection: Embracing Authenticity and Vulnerability Through Poetry
Poetry is a mirror to the soul. 🌿 Through reflection and vulnerability, we find our truth and celebrate the beauty of being human. Write boldly. Feel deeply. 💖 #PoetryHeals #Authenticity
Read MoreThe Transformative Power of Words: Healing Through Poetry and Mental Health
In darkness, words become light. 🌟 Poetry heals, connects, and gives voice to the silent battles we fight. Share your story. Let your words transform. 💔➡️❤️ #PoetryHeals #MentalHealth
Read MoreWhiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Poetic Journey
Autumn may be fleeting, but its spirit lingers—and so does the promise of Whiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Collection of Poems in the Hemingway Tradition. 📚✨ By Richard White ~ @RWhiteAuthor Can you feel that cool breeze? Forget the bitter chill of snow for …
Read MoreExploring “Whiskey and the Autumn Wind”: A Journey Through Emotion and Nature
As the leaves turn to hues of gold and crimson, and the air carries a crispness that hints at change, I am thrilled to share my latest poetry collection, Whiskey and the Autumn Wind. This book is a reflection of the transformative power of autumn, …
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