Tag Archives: mood

Pictures and Words

Posted on April 1, 2016 by cmwriter

It’s always interesting to see your work in a magazine or journal in its final published form – the layout of the piece on the page, the general tone and feel of the publication, the use of pictures, if any. … Continue reading →

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Allergies, Fog, Prose, and Poetry

Posted on November 1, 2015 by cmwriter

I arrived at a recent poetry workshop (which I’d been looking forward to) with an allergy headache from hell and medicated with OTC allergy pills. During the four hour event, I went from foggy to foggier.  My plight was exacerbated … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Line Makes

Posted on September 1, 2015 by cmwriter

Are you a poetry reader? I am. And, when I read it, I often find a feeling of peace and calm.  Poetry takes us places –into our feelings, our thoughts, our memories. Into our joys, our sorrows. Into other cultures … Continue reading →

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