Words Of Wisdom

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

Happy Thanksgiving!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Be thankful for all the good things in your life.

Be thankful for God granting you a new day.

Books, Books, and More Books

I have so many books to read. I don't always know where to start. I recently purchased a number of books. Stephen Crane I read in college. I've never read the works of D.H. Lawrence but bought his complete poems. I discussed Edgar Allan Poe with someone last night. I have three books about Sylvia Plath.

I read biographies and non-fiction and history so I'm not want for any particular genre. Well, time to start reading.

Today's Word

CHANGELING, n.

A child secretly exchanged for another in infancy

Today's Word

OUBLIETTE

A dungeon with an opening at the top.

Today's Word

ELEGY, n.

A song, poem or speech expressing grief for one who is dead: also, a reflective poem, usually melancholy in tone.

Two Books

Today I stopped by Strand's bookstore and purchase a couple of books. One is The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth Century American Poetry. The book is filled with from many authors. The price wasn't bad for a 600 page book ($22.50).

I paid ten dollars for The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath. She is one of my favorite poets who died too soon.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Find joy in everything you chose to do. Every job, relationship, home...it's your responsibility to love it, or change it.

                        ~Chuck Palahniuk 

Today's Word

VIATICUM, n.

The Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death.

An allowance esp. in money for traveling needs and expenses.

POEM

Which is worth more, a crowd of thousands,
Or your own genuine solitude?
Freedom, or power over an entire nation?

A little while alone in your room
Will prove more valuable than anything else
That could ever be given you.

                                                  ~Rumi

TODAY'S WORD

IAMB, n.

A metrical foot of one unaccented syllable followed by one accented syllable.

TODAY'S WORD

REPARTEE

A witty reply.

A succession of clever replies

Interesting Venue

I was browsing on the bowery poetry website when I discovered this ad. This theater has performances centered around life and issues here in New York City. The next performance is Sunday, November 10th at 6PM. This performance will take place at Bowery Poetry Club at 308 Bowery. For further info, go to www.theatreoftheoppressednyc.org.

TODAY'S WORD

FATUITY, n.

Foolishness, stupidity

LATIN JAZZ

If you're a fan of Latin jazz, you're in luck.



Thursday Night Latin Jazz with Chembo Corniel
 
Thursday November 7, 2013 @ 9PM

Nuyorican Poets Café

236 East 3rd St. (bet. Ave. A & B)

New York, NY

WORDS OF WISDOM

Writing is a passion that has been in me since my teen years. It evolves a number of times but the passion never dies.

TODAY'S WORD

ESTAMINET, n.

A small café.

TODAY'S WORD

PORTCULLIS, n.

A grating at the gateway of a castle or fortress that can be let down to stop entrance.

OLD WRITNGS

Recently I read some short stories I had written over a decade ago. Some of them were fine as they were  originally written. Others could be improved or rewritten. Writing is an evolving process that writers go through.

Some people may have the notion that writers are insecure perfectionists who are never satisfied. What's wrong with turning a mediocre story into a masterpiece that will keep the reader hooked? That's what editing and rewriting are about. 

In the decade since I wrote those stories, there has been growth and evolution as a writer. I started writing poems in earnest nearly two years ago. I believe that because of the changes, struggles, and epiphanies that I was able to transition smoothly into that genre. In the process I see that writing novellas could be the next frontier to conquer.