Author: Steven Harz
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Sarah Kay, in my opinion, approaches spoken word poetry differently than many of her peers and this remains one of my favorites. I encourage you to listen to this, and then investigate more of her work. Enjoy!!
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I am a big fan of contemporary poet Gabriel Gadfly, and this is one of my favorites – i hope you enjoy! In case you are unfamiliar with Gabriel, here is the bio from his web site: “Gabriel Gadfly is 27 years old. Originally from Ozark, AL, he currently lives in Birmingham, AL. He is…
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My poem “Red” is a quick but sweet look at one of the many feelings that surround the joy of a new relationship. Take a peek! Poem: “Red”
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I am a lover of titles and often times am drawn to a book due to a provocative title, and “Let The Great World Spin” is a case in point. Walking through Barnes and Noble I’s seen this book on the end cap and immediately was drawn to the title – I found it immediately…
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One of my favorite poets – written or spoken word – is Sierra DeMulder. Her writing is tremendously powerful and her writing will kick you in the ass with every word. I strongly suggest her book “New Shoes on a Dead Horse” – I’ve read it and re-read it multiple times. Enjoy her spoken word…
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Originally posted on Ash2: ~ ~ #Poem underaged Schnapps ~ main post here ~ http://ashleybovan.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/poem-underaged-schnapps/ * In the old bar in Melchtal we played the jukebox Gates of Eden over and over One night men sang to us and I slipped a souvenir ashtray under my jacket We drank underaged Schnapps and you took a…
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Hello all, and welcome to Retro Post Monday! This is my all-time favorite love poem – enjoy!! Resignation – a poem by Nikki Giovanni
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Diner placemat love note I have become a front porch Bell jar wino looking for yesterday but all I want is to be a back alley junkie freebasing glimpses of tomorrow and on each day of your absence I’ve received a morphine drip of your perceived value while fearing the dark and squinting to…
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I love “Mad About You” – rarely have we seen a show more accurately depict the ups and downs of adult relationships. This is the final episode, appropriately titled, “The Final Frontier” It gets me every time….
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“There will be no other thing as worth saving as this. Nothing more important, nothing as precious. This is home.”
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Bullet proof sandwich board love note Long ago and far away I discovered chiseled hieroglyphics on cave walls by torchlight that foretold the story of how we would meet Then I drew our future with chalk on your sidewalk so vividly that it was erased by your father’s hose before April showers could wash it…
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Shawn McBride is the author of “Green Grass Grace” which one of the best, most hilarious and heartfelt books I’ve ever read (do yourself a favor, read it very soon!). Recently Shawn wrote this post on his Facebook page and it it truly beautiful, especially if you have kids. Take a look! https://www.facebook.com/notes/shawn-mcbride/hope-heaven/10152746481821354
Steven Harz / Americana Soul 