During my time in this amazing virtual community, I have had the pleasure of reading some extraordinary poetry, from poets all over the globe. There is no way I could honor all of them in just a month, but I want to dedicate some of National Poetry Month to the poets whose work I found through the blogging world.
Angela has a story somewhat similar to my own. She wrote when she was younger, and then life happened and she stepped away from the page, but has now returned. I am so glad she has. She tells it better than I do:
“About four years ago, I began the process of unbecoming, of shedding the layers of expectation. Of getting lost so I could be found, of asking the right questions so I could find comfort in the being lost. Of just being me.”
The other day, I came across her poem,“Dust”, and had one of those moments of joy when you read a poem, and everything about it feels right, every word, every image. It is a rhyming poem, which is very difficult to do well, but when done right, can be magical. “Dust” is what I call a little parcel of perfection! It was inspired by a visual prompt, which you can see from the link above, but I think the poem stands beautifully on it’s own.
Dust
what of dust, of fortune telling,
of lightning coming too soon?
what will I become?, I wondered,
whispering to the moon
she told me I already know,
I know from where I came;
the rest is right in front of me,
try dusting off my name
“Dust” is just one of Angela’s beautiful poems; her work is extraordinarily diverse, and I recommend that you visit her site and read all of her gorgeous poetry!
April 8, 2018 at 6:29 am
Great choice! I read her as well.
April 8, 2018 at 7:21 am
Did you read her poem this morning? It is so great! Kind of dangerous and erotically aggressive, but super playful as well.
April 8, 2018 at 7:25 am
The one prompted by the Hall & Oates song Maneater? Incredibly well done.
April 8, 2018 at 7:27 am
Yes! I love it! It could have been cheesy, but she turned it into crazy sexy!
April 8, 2018 at 7:28 am
She really did. And her works all over. I like that. She writes from so many different places,
April 8, 2018 at 7:31 am
Yes, she has a really diverse voice. I like that too!
April 8, 2018 at 7:35 am
Thank you, Susan! I’m honored to have been highlighted and to be in such amazing company! You are an amazing poet and person. I appreciate you!
April 8, 2018 at 7:38 am
You totally deserve it Angela! Your writing is beautiful, your voice diverse and daring. It was my pleasure to do this! And thank you for your support!!!!
April 8, 2018 at 7:43 am
Thank you, Susan! It’s truly my pleasure. I was just telling Wulf that I appreciate your vulnerability, your authenticity, and your crazy creative ability! You have a voice made to be heard, and it’s a gift to hear it!
April 8, 2018 at 7:57 am
You are lovely and kind and just totally made my day! Thank you so much Angela! xoxo
April 8, 2018 at 8:04 am
Likewise, Susan! 💜 Have a lovely week!
April 8, 2018 at 3:28 pm
Susan has an incredible a gift as a writer and is also an incredible human.
April 8, 2018 at 4:39 pm
I love you Sarah!!!! You are the incredible one!
April 8, 2018 at 7:11 pm
I agree!
April 8, 2018 at 7:19 pm
Thank you❤️
April 8, 2018 at 7:26 pm
My pleasure! 💜
April 8, 2018 at 7:34 am
Thank you, Wulf. A can’t tell you how much I appreciate your company and your voice!
April 8, 2018 at 7:36 am
Same here. As Yoda on a reality hi-maker show would have to say about you….
“The voice is strong in this one.”
April 8, 2018 at 7:41 am
Lol!! I love that! Likewise, Wulf. He’d say the same about you!
April 8, 2018 at 7:52 am
New group of writers…the Jedi Poets. LOL
Thank you, Angela.
April 8, 2018 at 8:03 am
Haha!! You’re welcome!
April 8, 2018 at 7:15 am
She is incredible, and I LOVE how she describes her story. So much I love that. Getting lost was the best thing that ever happened to me, forced me to fight to be found. Going to check her out, she sounds like my people. Thanks, Susan for sharing her with us! 🙂
April 8, 2018 at 7:19 am
She totally is, Tanya! Her story actually made me think of you and some of the things you have written about so beautifully!
April 8, 2018 at 7:36 am
It’s lovely to meet you, Dreamer! Thank you. 💜 I’ll be stopping by to visit you! Getting lost was also the best thing that’s ever happened to me!
April 8, 2018 at 12:02 pm
Likewise, Angela!! Cheers to getting lost! 🙂
April 8, 2018 at 4:38 pm
This makes me so happy!!!!
April 8, 2018 at 8:54 am
Bravo! Beautiful words!~Kim
April 8, 2018 at 8:55 am
Your time is coming Kim – I have been checking Visual Verse!!!!!! Hopefully they will post more tomorrow.
April 8, 2018 at 8:56 am
That was really a nice introduction about Angela and here work. I loved the post!
April 8, 2018 at 8:58 am
She writes some really beautiful poetry! When I read” Dust” the other day, it made me so happy, I had to share it, and her site! It is a month of celebration!!!
April 8, 2018 at 2:38 pm
A great choice–I love that poem!
April 8, 2018 at 4:57 pm
Simply beautiful ☺
April 9, 2018 at 8:31 am
She’s beyond description! Glad you found her.
April 15, 2018 at 6:22 am
Yes, the poem rhymed so well! Just flowed naturally! I agree with the article, as well. Will follow the poet!
April 18, 2018 at 6:41 am
Thanks for sharing that piece, it is beautiful and very deep!
April 18, 2018 at 7:46 am
She’s really good!