First of all, why poetry? Hundreds of studies have shown that writing poetry improves our mental and physical health. Although reading poetry is certainly helpful, it is in writing where we reap the greatest awards. Why Haiku? Because of its utter simplicity, this Japanese form of poetry is accessible to all. Moreover, more than any other form of poetry, in …
Creativity – Nothing Is Etched in Stone
(Information for this essay comes from the following books “The Hollywood Reporter Book of Box Office Hits” by Susan Sackett, “Celebrity Setbacks” by Ed Lucaire) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From about 1988 – 2000, I tried to set up a sketch comedy troupe for the psychiatric/physically challenged …
The Haiku View
Haiku is a style of poetry, originating in Japan, which is structured on a metrical pattern of 17 units; in English most often seen as a three-line pattern of 5-7-5 syllables. It generally involves elements of nature, and is, in it’s essence, brief, personal and direct. The form has been used by poets both East and West, but in particular …
Unlocking Your Creativity
By: Brian Tracy I began studying creativity more than 20 years ago. I thought it was an ability that was possessed by a few, especially intelligent people, such as artists and writers and scientists. But as I delved further into the subject, I came to a remarkable conclusion: I am a genius! Not only that, but you, too, are a …
Pulsating Poetry Permeates Passionate People
Does the title of this article seem to have a rhythmical beat? So does life and the cosmos. Everything vibrates, from the beating of your heart to the humming of our planet (which vibrates at 7.83 Hz). Did you ever hear the universe sing? You can hear some of its songs (frequencies or vibratory patterns) by visiting this web site: …
Tell Everyone of Good Things to Come
If I was a psychic or a fortune-teller, I would tell everyone of good things to come Never once utter a word of misery, sickness, bad luck or misfortune For people who go to psychics or fortune-tellers need to hear good things and be given hope. Happy people don’t need to hear the future. They believe and expect their good …
Let’s bring out beauty to share
A STATEMENT OF ART I wish more people paint in pink, blue, and green Denying red or black. I don’t like harshness, even in colours. Please erase your anger and greed. Suppress your violence, madness or sadness. Concentrate on beauty… Let’s bring out beauty to share. Only beauty will stay and endure. For the name of art, For the name …
Poem to Children
To My Children When I’m no longer around you Far, far away from all of you… Maybe when you want to talk to me and finally listen to me. Please, would you read my poetry? In my lines, you will find my legacy My philosophy, my wishes, dreams and disappointments, but you’ll also find my solutions You see, I do …
Forest Appreciation
APPRECIATION I shall come back to this forest again with a very good camera, before those tiny, graceful, but shy flowers, hiding behind the bushes or under the bridge fade away. Before the heavy rains sweep them away, I should hurry up and acquire a very good camera, to capture the minute details of unknown beauty… in botanical books or …
The Artistry of Nature
WE, THE AMATEUR ARTISTS Nature is the most creative artist of all. Who am I? A mere observer – at times.. All artists are amateurs, trying to copy Colours, forms shapes, and textures found in nature. They copy, edit, paste, re-write and think they are originals, that they are such “grand” artists! Now you can even buy a recorded tape …
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