inspiration
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Simply by the Asking
Poet David Whyteencourages us to askthe beautiful questions,which,simply by the asking,raise our eyes to the horizon and beyond,open space within our hearts,increase our generosityand transform us. What do you regret? Where do you hurt? Who inspires… Continue reading
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Writing Again
My muse unleashed, unfettered,roams the grounds like a dog in heat,whimpering, whining, trotting from tree to tree,eager, alert, responding to every new sight, sound, scent,gathering sensations, collecting,distracted always but distilling everything. She returns at dusk,sweaty, tired, sated,flops beside me on… Continue reading
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You, Artist
Only madnesstakes in handpalette and brush,splashing senseless colorsacross the singular canvasof your life.Insane abandoncreates the masterpiece. You, artist:this is your calling. Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading
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When One Writes a Poem
initially you just vomit on the pagethe body mind heart psychedumping pumping purgingthe undigested mixtureof potential toxinsout through the pen tipjust to be rid of itjust to keep it from being absorbed unheeded unsortedinto the organs and limbs and life… Continue reading
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Yet Another Ten Titles in Search of Their Poems
Luminosity The Fourth Trimester Blubbermouth Chance Encounter Spiritual Edema Escape Claws Flies on the Face of Reason Giving the Devil a New Do Supplemental Flotation Forlornication Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved. Continue reading