Very few times a poem can be inspiration, motivational, and powerful, all at the same time. William Ernest Henley has achieved it with very few, yet powerful words. His poem ‘Invictus’ is what we like to call a “Century Poem”, one who will continue to touch the lives of generations to come. Enjoy. Invictus Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my...

If you break your word, then you are better off leaving and never returning. Cause, if you don’t have your word to defend you then you don’t have anything.   Some poets are unstoppable. This is very well showcased in the vibrant works of Michael ‘a Gra’ King. His powerful words are of noble honor, captivating his readers into the essence of a Renaissance dream. He is a sonnet of soul, cleverly crafted, graceful and...

It has taken me such a long time to decide on an appropriate subject for my first post here, it’s a case of chronic indecision. The thing is that I had so many ideas at once everything became white noise, and there I got my answer, white noise. I finally decided to write about something that way too many of us struggle with, those sudden bursts of massive amounts of inspiration that sometimes can leave us completely stranded in the...

Anis Mojgani, when simplicity metamorphoses with complexity. for those who can still ride an airplane for the first time from Anis Mojgani on Vimeo. from the 2008 Austin SLAMOFF finals, at the Long Center for the Performing...

The month of April is here and with it National Poetry Month!. For those unfamiliar with it, the purpose of National Poetry Month is to increase awareness and appreciation of Poetry. So be sure to take advantage of the various activities offered this month by poetry venues, book stores, writing clubs and much more, specially if you’re in the United States and Canada. If not then make your own poetry slam, create your own poetry club,...

There are numerous genres of poetry, but what I relate  to best  is lyrical poetry.  All of my pieces are lyrical and every time I write, I hear a sweet melody to my words.  I came across a wonderful site that I would love to share. It describes the beauty and passion of lyric poetry perfectly.  Be still my heart.  Let’s dive in, shall we? Lyric poetry goes back at least as far as Classical Greece, where it was often composed to be...