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Poets Media isolates the most poignant, powerful, and exquisitely composed verses and quotes in the universal poetry canon.
All the Ages of Me
A new collection begins with just one poem. Then, sometimes, that poem sits for a while, gathering virtual dust in a neglected electronic filing corner. But the seed has been planted, and you wouldn’t think there’s enough fertilizer in dust to let that seed grow, but you see a sprout out of the corner of your eye and decide it’s time to do some nurturing. Now there are two poems. Who knows how this will end…
By Maria Shimizu Christensen5 years ago in Poets
My Safety Is Not Your Safety
In these challenging times, we are all trying to be safe. But are also all living with different notions of safety. A friend tells you he’s been very careful. And then casually mentions the dinner he had with his cousin, the wife of the cousin, and the mother of the wife of the cousin.
By Diana Bernardo5 years ago in Poets
