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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the sheer simplicity is sweet – thanks
Whoah, this really crept up on me… has a rhythmic kick.
aloha slpmartin yes now. and the wait too. aloha
Nice play on the word wait.
This also evokes the word “wake” for me.
sad commentary on our “health” system, my friend.
very nice effect from this, Charles – love the image too
Powerful double-stranded poem
love the double meanings and that bit of word play at the end that tie them together 🙂
You are a wordmaster. For sure.
ditto to selma. you are an amazing poet and a fantastic wordmaster. hmm that title suits you perfectly.
Clever approach to embedding the condition of too many medical facilities.
Wow… ❤
I didn’t think of the health system until mairmusic’s comment — and your poem really struck me then. Lots of waiting — and dealing with insurance, too.
right to the point … and the artwork gets better all the time.