Poetry has the power to make us aware of what is hidden in the shadows...those places that we seldom see or want to see...the poet's voice scrapes away the facade of an issue and lays bare for all to see what has been denied. By providing a voice to these mute realities, poets have throughout history altered the course of events by enlightening readers and encouraging them to take action to stop wars,
halt injustice, and to reach out to their fellow man. Like those poets who have proceeded me, I am motivated
by the same desire to bring about the social changes necessary to enhance the quality of life for those
around me and around the world and to give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves
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Bea In Your Bonnet: First Sting is a collection of germinal poems featuring Aunt Bea. Aunt Bea’s voice is one I’ve heard almost every day of my life. Family observations, lessons, and advice given to me and every other family member who had the good sense to listen. Her homespun philosophy most likely will not be found in any collegiate textbooks or for that matter in any local town crier newspaper catering to city dwellers. Indeed, she has a different way of viewing the world; a bit old fashion, sassy, and steely at times but a viewpoint which has engaged my imagination and heart. I sincerely hope you too will find some morsel of wisdom in her personal observations and interpretations of life’s events, but do watch out for her stingers.
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That’s a cracking sign!
what a horrible existence for a free soul.
Wow, those last few lines are incredibly powerful–“where gulls/scavenge/for/survival.”
V.cool, my friend! i could just shake those partisan hoo-hahs “representing” us in Congress! Time for an American Spring?
the future looks bleek
hehe – if that doesn’t light a fire under their butt… Love “your way
of life
was
caught upon
the wings
of an albatross”
It’s all happening, isn’t it – haha! That sign is fantastic (as is the very topical poem).
absolutely love this one Charles. and that sign,.. yes!
goodness..this sign made me shiver…and your words as well…
the sign made me chuckle… but, your words brought home the sad, serious, truth behind it… Love the first line… Nice one, Charles.
The essence right here …