More Magnetic Poetry...

I've been experiencing a resurgence of wanting to create more poems with my Magnetic Poetry tiles. For me, choosing the words is akin to an artist deciding on which colors will work best on the canvas. The exact word I want to use may not be available to me so I either choose a synonym or rephrase the sentence using the words available to me. Most often, either choice reflects a deeper meaning than what I originally intended.

Lately, I've considered adding some color to my usual black and white poems. I found some gel plate prints I created last year and placed one on the magnetic board using the magnets to hold the paper in place. Here is my first one. I love the idea of combining my artwork with my writing. What do you think?

My prayer will always be to express myself creatively in hopes of connecting our world through peaceful means...every contributing effort to make our world a better place.

Thank you for taking the time to read my work. If you know someone who would enjoy these poems, please feel free to share.

Magnetic Poetry Returns!

I woke up the morning of February 28th to learn that we were at war with Iran. The following poem begged to be born.

The Path to Heaven

A believer cannot doubt exoneration.

For God hailed

ignoramuses,

junkies,

killers,

lunatics,

murderers,

narcissists...

or

perhaps quiet redemption saved them.

Understanding venomous ways

exalts your zenith.