The Writer’s Way

Thoughts race aroundAnd swirl. Nearby,The Inner CriticLurks at the readyTo sow seeds ofSelf-doubt. NeverResting, ever readyTo stymie theFlow of words.‘But what if you fail?’Says the InnerCritic, stirringFamiliar feelingsOf fear and doubt. Done and dustedIs the InnerCritic’s job whenThe creative flowSlows to a full stop. But despair morphsInto delight whenListening to theInner Child whisper:‘Want to play?’…

A Dog’s View

As a human, how can I possibly provide a dog’s view? If observation of the family dog is any guide, then the following poem provides some insight into the workings of the doggy mind. A DOG’S VIEWNever mind your schedule‘Cause here and nowIt’s time to play. Never mind too much to do‘Cause here and nowIt’s…

Context Is King

History is one event after another. In time: the why, when, where, how, who, and what related to each event becomes obscure, lost or forgotten. To breathe new life into historical events (and to pique interest), the event needs context. By way of an example, let us go back in time to Berlin, 1989. Imagine,…

Which View?

Which view is the best? Some of the more well-known literary points of view include the first person, third person, or the omniscient (bird's-eye view). But there are other points of view. And these other points of view can be as diverse as the number of humans now living, or who have since died. And…

Writer’s Way

Thoughts race around And around and swirl. Nearby, the Inner Critic Lurks. Forever at the Ready to sow seeds of Self-doubt. Never resting, Ever ready to stymie the Creative flow of words. ‘But what if you fail?’ whispers the Inner Critic, Stirring familiar feelings Of uncertainty and doubt. The Inner Critic’s job is Done when…