The fifth child born of six siblings, Brought up in Stoke on Trent , My life has been a journey of which i'd like to share , Now aged 52 i have decided to collate all my past and present poetry to share with you all, I hope people can relate and feel the input as i have done ....Many a time i look back at my life and now feel so blessed that i was able to have the power within to change the parts that were destroying me as a person , I have one son whom i have been a single parent to from the sml age of 2 1/2 and he has been my inspiration and my goal ... Now coming to the age of 21 yrs he has made me so proud i was given the gift of being able to be his mother and mentor .. He gave me life . To all of you readers i wish you well and good health and prosperity ..but most of all" Music and Life"Enjoy!

Mumtaz Paramole, a Nigerian writer and poet hailing from Lagos, discovered his love for writing at the age of 16. His poetry reflects his unique ability to blend various styles and genres, conveying his profound understanding of the human heart and its struggles in love and life. Drawing inspiration from his personal experiences and the world around him, Mumtaz's poetry seeks to capture the intricate beauty, pain, and complexity of life, offering readers a glimpse into his innermost thoughts. Alongside his poetry, Mumtaz Paramole is also an Award-Winning Public Speaker, Public Speaking Coach, Content Writer, and Quran Teacher, with a degree in Microbiology from the prestigious Lagos State University. Mumtaz's debut book of poetry, Heart Quake, delves into themes such as love, loss, heartbreak, and resilience, encouraging readers to recognize that while love may have its challenges, it is also a beautiful journey that requires determination and perseverance. When not writing, Mumtaz Paramole enjoys playing football, volunteering, playing table tennis, and reading.

Born 1961 graduated 1979 Served in Us Army 1982 to 1987 Honorably discharged with 3 Army achievement medals and good conduct medal Writing poems and songs since 1987 Playing and preforming music seance 1979

México 1957. Estudió Letras Hispánicas en la UNAM y Creación Literaria en la UACM. Es autor de poemarios como "Antipoemas", "Poemas en crisis", "Apenas siempre", etc.

I move between two states. Constantly. My dad is in the department of defenses and my mom is a stay at home mom. I am one of four daughters. I am 12 my older sister is 16 and my younger sisters are 4 and 1 1/2. I have one pet named Jaques. I play soccer for FC Garra. I also play basketball, lacrosse, football, and I swim.

I am South African with 2 siblings, 3 daughters, two nephews, 3 nieces and 3 grandchildren. My poetry started in 1997 and I was published locally, nationally and internationally on the internet. I was nominated as a finalist in 2006/07 by The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills, Maryland, USA. I have invented, written and developed a unique South African poem, The Elevta, which is presented here. I have been nominated Poet of 2013, South Africa, by The Words, Rhyme and Rhythm, in Nigeria!

Trying to let go of the past. Having faith in a better future. Understanding the inclination of the heart is something no human can do.

Donuts and words

BIOGRAFIA DI ANTONELLA PEDERIVA - Poeta e Scrittrice Antonella Pederiva è una collaboratrice giornalistica, web citizen journalist, scrittrice e poeta, appassionata di musica, arte, psicologia e filosofia. Nel 2017 dà alle stampe il suo libro d'esordio, “Anima d’aquila” (Alpinia Itinera), 90 poesie scelte a coprire l’arco di una vita. Nel 2019, per Aletti Editore, pubblica “Fiore di Loto” che viene così introdotto da Alessandro Quasimodo, figlio del premio Nobel Salvatore Quasimodo: “ […] una metafora dell’uomo puro in mezzo al fango che non si adatta a degli stereotipi, che non accetta passivamente i dogmi degli altri, ma che si sforza di conoscere, di vivere nel dilemma, in una perenne discussione costruttiva[…]”. Numerosi i concorsi a cui ha partecipato, ottenendo sempre ottimi risultati di classifica e consensi dalla critica, terzo posto al Premio Postumia 1997, diploma d’onore con menzione d’encomio per “Anima d’aquila” al Premio Internazionale Michelangelo Buonarroti di Seravezza (Lucca) 2017, (premio in cui verrà segnalata nel 2018, diploma d’onore con menzione d’encomio anche nel 2019), segnalata al Premio “Il Bottaccio” 2017, finalista, segnalata e premiata con menzione di merito in decine di altri concorsi, tra i quali il Premio Il Tiburtino, il Premio Internazionale Salvatore Quasimodo, Il Premio Internazionale Maria Cumani Quasimodo, Il Premio Internazionale Dostoevskij, Premio La panchina dei versi, Premio Parole in Fuga, Premio Dedicato Giornata Mondiale della Poesia, Premio Habere Artem, Premio Tre colori, Premio Letterario Nativo del Pizzo, Premio Verrà il mattino e avrà un tuo verso, Premio Tra un fiore colto e l’altro donato. Attestato di Merito con medaglia diamantata al Premio Alda Merini 2020, Segnalazione della giuria al Premio SetArt 2023, Premio della Critica al Premio Emozioni in versi 2023. Moltissime anche le antologie in cui è presente con i suoi versi, tra queste, oltre alle antologie dei suddetti premi, anche le antologie del Premio Città di Monza 2017 e 2018, del Premio Città di Montegrotto Terme 2018 e del Premio I poeti dell’Adda 2018. Presto darà alle stampe il suo terzo libro, "La metamorfosi del cuore".

My name is Adrian. I grew up in the Sierra Nevada's of California. I'm in my early 30s and still living the solo, single life. I'm a creative individual who expresses himself through writing, photography, and making short videos. Most of my writings have a Love or Life touch, but I consider my work to be a variety of different elements. I have been writing poems and short stories since High School and some through my college years. Since I'm one of the single men with no children at his side, My writing centers around what comes in my mind and the many things any single, loving individual would wish to have. Some of my writings can be light or dark, happy or sad, It depends on what my creative mood is. Many people inside my circle know very little of my writing, but know me for my contributions in photography and creative video ambitions. I chose to separate the writer and the creative photographer, because it would draw too much attention. If you have any questions or want to share writings, feel free.

I was born on Long Island and have lived here all my life. I love the suburban towns and the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. I am married, have 2 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, 3 stepchildren, and a total of 6 grandchildren. I write poetry, short fiction, personal essay, and memoir and am in the process of creating a style of mixed media art in which I can incorporate my poems. I enjoy nature walks, many forms of art, and I am obsessed with books and reading. I much prefer the solid feel of a real book though I do own and read books on my kindle e-reader. I also enjoy cooking and gardening. I consider myself an earthy and spiritual woman. I work full time as an Assistant Principal in a special education preschool. I love my work and the staff I supervise is amazing in the warmth and dedication. It's a pleasant and friendly place to spend many hours a day. That said, I eagerly await retirement when I can write full time. I blog at www.amarriageofpoetryandart.blogspot.com and at www.reneeiswriting.blogspot.com My first collection of poetry has just been published and is available at amazon.com. The title is: "I am My Mother's Only Poem."

A misunderstood writer and poet who has been through a lot and found comfort in the silence of literature.

My name is Chrissie and this is my first blog. I wanted one place where i can post my poems for all to see besides my Facebook page. I hope you enjoy my writing.

Namaste, Although I am now residing in sunny Florida, I grew up in Queens, New York. I am the eldest daughter of Jamaican, West Indian immigrants. We were a lively family, five siblings altogether with plenty of love and joviality to go around. From early on, I loved creating stories. My brothers and sisters also keenly enjoyed listening to them. But, being the natural artist, I preferred to retreat into the silence of my room surrounded by my dolls, where we would embark on all sorts of imaginative and adventurous tales. My siblings would listen with their ears glued to the bedroom door, occasionally a giggle of delight escaped from the other side of the door. This interest in story telling gradually metamorphosed into the art of penning poetry. Over the years I have written many poems. The fascinating thing about the imaginative process that I've observed, is that there seems to be some sort of bridge that connects us to the creative source. This is similar to what I experienced in my childhood, a quiet space within, beyond me where creative ideas flow endlessly. On another note, I am also an artist. But, LOL, all of my paintings tell a story too. My work is a visual and poetic diary of my spiritual journey. From the highest peaks in the Himalayas to many of the sacred ashrams in holy India I have been blessed with the opportunity to journey through that divine land eleven times. My spiritual quest began on June 6, 1970 with the birth of my daughter. During the birth I had an amazing out-of-body-experience which catapulted me out of ordinary three dimensional awareness into an astounding, metaphysical reality which I know survives and surpasses death, misery, joy, materialism and all that is dualistic and worldly. A space of being in which Pure Love, Life and Light exists Eternally. This event inspired me to explore the intriguing inner realms of Self through Yoga, Meditation, Rosicrucianism and other spiritually laden paths. I have written two books. The first, "Sai Rapture, The Ecstatic Journey of a Modern Day Gopi " portrays my spiritual journey. The second book, "108 Bhakti Kisses, The Ecstatic Poetry of a Modern Day Gopi" is a garland of poems celebrating the divine in everything.

A summary of my life? Gosh, that's a bit personal, don't you think? I'll just tell you how I got into writing. I was about 11. It started out with writing a poem to my brother's dad after he, once again, betrayed our trust. Won't go into that. I wasn't very good, I mean the poem was good and it meant a lot to me but I always had a lot of trouble with punctuation and spelling and all kinds of things, so I had a lot of mistakes. But after that, I started writing fanfiction for Twilight and Castle, along with bits and pieces of things here and there, I wish I'd kept the stories I wrote, they were really good and I was proud of them but I didn't, otherwise I would send you to take a gander. Anyway, it eventually became very obvious that I couldn't keep a story going for more than a couple of chapters without losing interest and falling miserably into the pit of writer's block. However, poetry was easy for me to follow through wih, didn't have to follow any chronological order, and I could write it in short bursts as the inspiration came to me. Slowly, the short bursts turned into days, and then weeks, and months and eventually I landed here, where my sole thought and purpose revolves around poetry. It's gotten to a point that if I couldn't write, I would probably jump off a bridge. It is literally the reason that I am alive today, it save d my life and got me through some of the hardest times in my life.

God is number one in my life. He has provided me a decent way of living and through him I live in the image. I enjoy poetry, it's a way of venting, a coping method. Hello, I'm Carroll better known as Cece. I'm in a happy relationship with an amazing guy name Kurtis. He is my rock and my human provider and comforter. I love writing, intelligence flows through my fingers. "Tap into a small part of you call imagination and allow it to flow".

Mi nombre es Ingrid Zetterberg, nací en Lima Perú, estoy casada y tengo cinco hijos. Escribo poesía desde los 11 años de edad. Hace algún tiempo obtuve una mención honrosa a nivel nacional en el concurso de poesía "Manuel Gonzales Prada", y un año después gané el primer puesto a nivel nacional en el concurso de poesía "César Vallejo". Actualmente estoy registrada en varios foros poéticos de la red. Soy cristiana y muchos de mis poemas son para Cristo. De hecho también me gusta compartir mis experiencias espirituales. También escribo en verso y en prosa sobre distintos temas.

Inspired by the poetic genius, <- Ray 2wice

My name is Kamu, but names only stay important in the physical world. I am a writer, a poet, a photographer, and an artist. I am a person in this world, that just wants to contribute to all the creative energy in this world. Hoping that my poems will inspire and positively affect people, to let them wander into the deeper side of their life, to pull out the words from their thoughts, and creatively place them into reality. In my journey through life, I am constantly being awakened into someone else's imagination, and I share my thoughts and reflect upon theirs, being inspired to write from ideas that we have all put out together, sharing the images and emotions that come from our complex human minds. To me, questions are the most important thing of all. The art of questioning all and having theories and trying to fill out the unknown seems to be one of my greatest fascinations. I love thinking about things that stay a mystery in this world. It is what inspires me to write. Writing is a way for me to express in a way that is unavailable in any other form of art, or on a greater scale, life. I hope you enjoy what I am trying to express, and I hope to be inspired by your creativity as well. Thank you.

Madrid, 14 de mayo de 1977. En el 2010 fue premio «Jose Antonio Torres», en Ciudad de Tomelloso, con un jurado compuesto por los poetas Félix Grande, Jesús Urceloy o Luis Alberto de Cuenca, entre otros. En 2023 publicó el poemario "Disparo contra la cúpula" (Editorial Cuadernos del Laberinto)

My name is Keya Reed. I am a dark poetry and horror story writer. My journey in writing poetry began at the early age of 8. I started writing my own lyrics. I still write lyrics today but I have expanded into other areas of writing which are poetry and short stories. Most of my work you can find on my website which is https://www.wickedmajesty.com. I currently have four YouTube channels called Wicked Majesty, The Devils Den, The Graveyard Verses, and Coffee with Cancerians. I also have two podcasts called The Devil's Den Podcast and The Tea & Terror Podcast. The Graveyard Verses channel is where I recite my poems and poetry from other dark poets. The Wicked Majesty channel is where I narrate and host horror stories, gothic tales, and creepypastas written by myself and other authors. The Devil's Den is a podcast and channel where I discuss books, poetry, stories, movies, and other topics related to the subjects of horror, true crime, and the paranormal. https://koji.to/Wickedmajesty

Born in Queens, NY raised in New Jersey right by the beach. Has lived in Nashville, Vermont, and Presently resides in Los Angeles where he writes poetry, is an activist, does outreach, and loves life! ANTHONYPART.WORDPRESS.COM

Soy Daniela Vera Flores (dvflor), una poeta Ecuatoriana, nací el 6 de junio de 1995 en la ciudad de Guayaquil, llevo 14 años desde mi primer poema, 4 años como dvflor publicando mi poesía, a mis 17 años empecé con el primer poema gitana en un proyecto de clases de colegio, el tema fue inspirado en la canción de Willie colon del mismo nombre, desde ese momento supe mi talento a las letras, sin embargo, por problemas personales tuve que dejarlo por unos años y en el año 2019 retome mis letras bajo el pseudónimo de dvflor que son las silgas de mi nombre. Espero sea de su agrado mis letras.

I live quietly with 2 dogs and 3 cats, daydreaming and writing. I love music and enjoy playing bass guitar and singing.

Mahathi is a renowned Indian English poet. So far 6 anthologies of his original poems were published. His 6th book, FINDING THE MOTHER, a trans-creation of SRI SUNDARA KANDA , the 5th canto of Srimad RAMAYANA was critically acclaimed as one of the greatest epic works of modern English poetry. His poetry is known for its great imagery, clear diction, solemn expression and scintillating narration, often laced with fun, pun and satire. Mahathi being a strong protagonist of classical poetic forms of Elizabethan era, naturally his verses have the sublimity of classical accent and flow with lyrical grace. A few of his book reviews, forewords to books of other authors and a couple of articles in prose were also published.

I'm a girl who smiles, but hides a thousand secret behind it. Basically i write about myself and i write when I'm inspired or breaking down. I'm still new and I'm still young. I'll try my best to improve. So Wish me luck

For further information please check out my website at www.georgestanworth.com

Enjoy poems, poetry, and reflections by Eunece. Inspiring, soulful, and uplifting works to enhance the mind, body, and spirit...

I write what I feel, you see what I write, you feel what I see.

My name is Sydney and I love to write. My biggest dream is that some day everyone will be able to read my work, and I can inspire at least one person in this world in some way, shape or form. Creating a better world one poem at a time. Edgar Allan Poe fanatic.