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*** We all live in error and all that is serious and all that is frivolous waits for the same mouth where we are, there’s no urgent fear that it’ll shut at least playfully.     TO READ MY BOOK "THE HOUSE OF THE OBLIVION" PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK https://a.co/d/g6tx1G4

Slash that poem! When two or more lines or stanzas of poetry are quoted in regular text, set them off with opening and closing quotation marks, and format them as an extract (a block quotation) if at all possible. But if space is limited, or if context in the text requires that two or more lines to be run in, separate the lines by one slash with a space on each side. To separate stanzas, use two slashes with a space before and after. This tip follows the Chicago Manual of Style.

The much-anticipated second season of Red River Sessions, presented by Uncut Poetry, and hosted by the incomparable Sunil Bhandari is here. And it was worth the wait, as we have Sophia Naz in a blockbuster conversation, in two parts no less. Listen here. Sophia Naz: The Importance of Transitions (Part I) https://lnkd.in/eQEzteKS Sophia Naz: The Importance of Transitions (Part I) https://lnkd.in/e6Bm-xtg

PRAISE FOR Sonder by Issa M. Lewis Melissa (Issa) Lewis Sonder goes beyond the title’s definition: “the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.” Poems in this moving collection are addressed to inhabitants of a house, a graveyard or a photograph. However, they don’t just describe, but embody the subject of each piece. In “After the photo of unnamed Romany boy” Lewis writes, “You carried a cello as a pack,/ so much bigger than ragtag you. /The weight of the ravaged world on your back…” Poem XVI “after the Falling Man photo” and poem XVIII “after the death of 3-year old Alan Kurdi” are powerful and brilliantly written. This may be a short book, but it carries poetic weight. –Lori Desrosiers, Lori Desrosiers Keeping Planes in the Air (Salmon Poetry) In Sonder, Issa Lewis impeccably and poignantly stitches together the lives of the living to the lives of the dead creating a bridge to their humanness. Her work is a call to reverence for ancestors known and unknown that “A ghost is an anchor: a silvered breath /of what came before, a bookmark.” When we lose the ability to connect with others’ suffering and joy, both the living and the dead, we are not able to throw off “The weight of the ravaged world on your (our) back(s).” Sonder is the stupa bell calling us to repair our relationships, to connect with community, and to honor people’s individual stories as “A name is a constellation, guiding us /through our minutiae.” In a time of over-wrought technology, disconnectedness, and AI, these poignant lyrics remind us that an ultimate duty of being alive is to look and see that “…their face is our face, their feet /our feet. What sweetness /to see their wanderings.” –Tyve Neese Please share/repost #flpauthor #preorder #AwesomeCoverArt #read #poems #literature #poetry #life #humanness #relationships

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### Whispers of Flannelette: Threads of Dreams and Delights - An Emotional Summary "Whispers of Flannelette: Threads of Dreams and Delights" encapsulates a tender journey through the intimate world of flannelette sheets, symbolizing comfort, change, and the silent witnesses to our most private moments. This poetry delves into the emotional fabric woven from the simplicity of choosing bed linens, reflecting on the deeper narratives of human experiences, relationships, and the transient nature of our connections. The poem eloquently portrays flannelette sheets as not just a mundane choice for warmth and comfort, but as a backdrop to the stories that unfold in the quiet of the night. Through vivid hues and soft textures, these sheets become a comforting embrace, offering solace and a sense of calm amidst life's tumult. The routine of selecting and changing these sheets mirrors the fluidity of human relationships, hinting at the ease with which we sometimes shift our allegiances and affections. Yet, beneath this routine lies a tapestry of stories—of love found and lost, of solitude and companionship, of the silent tears and joyous laughter that the night conceals. The poem suggests that these sheets, in their moral simplicity, bear witness to the complexity of human morals and desires, capturing the essence of countless untold stories. "Whispers of Flannelette: Threads of Dreams and Delights" invites readers to find beauty and depth in the ordinary, urging them to acknowledge the emotional resonance found in the simple act of lying down to rest. It's a poignant reminder of the shared human experience, the comfort found in common objects, and the silent stories that weave the fabric of our lives. This poetry stands as a tribute to the quiet moments of reflection and connection that define our existence, wrapped in the soft folds of flannelette sheets.

Superb Chromolithographed Book: PEARLS OF AMERICAN POETRY, 1846 MAPLESON, T. W. Gwilt [Illuminator]. PEARLS OF AMERICAN POETRY. New York: Wiley and Putnam, 1846. First Edition. Quarto (9" x 10") in publisher's gilt-lettered and blind-stamped black morocco leather, all edges gilt. Contains 53 chromolithographed pages by two leading Philadelphia lithographers, Brett and Sinclair, in manuscript illumination style on heavy card stock with tissue guards. Bennett, A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO AMERICAN NINETEENTH CENTURY COLOR PLATE BOOKS, 71; Reese, STAMPED WITH A NATIONAL CHARACTER: NINETEENTH CENTURY AMERICAN COLOR PLATE BOOKS, 89: "this collection of poems is one of the most elaborate examples of mimicking illuminated manuscripts by way of chromolithography." Contents generally clean, early owner name and date on front endpaper; rubbing to covers with some scratches. Very Good or better. (#021639) $1,000 https://lnkd.in/eNv-WBFw

In a world of fleeting texts, she cherishes the timeless beauty of handwritten love letters, a testament to old school romance. Follow my poetry and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more heartfelt verses. https://lnkd.in/g9Sjw6GH #OldSchoolLove #HandwrittenLetters #TimelessRomance #LoveInInk"

"Bones and Shadows," a poem by John Philip Johnson, ties together images of life, beloved pets, seasons of nature, and human awareness of the ever-present (though oft-neglected) longing for the next life as a reality of aging. It has joined the few other favorites I have discovered this year. You may read it at the Poetry Foundation here: https://bit.ly/3WJGrPY