by Susan Gabriel | Jun 29, 2015 | Poetry and Poets
In this wonderful poem called Things to Do in the Belly of the Whale, South Carolina poet Dan Albergotti offers some practical and creative advice on how to make the best of the situation. I venture to say that even people who say they aren’t into poetry will...
by Susan Gabriel | May 6, 2015 | Poetry and Poets
Are you creative? Need a spark of motivation or inspiration? Poet Sharon Olds has some things to say about creativity, self respect and being a late bloomer that you won’t want to miss. Here are my top three favorite quotes by Poet Sharon Olds: There is...
by Susan Gabriel | Dec 1, 2014 | Poetry and Poets
We humans can be quite courageous and kind when we want to be. I forget that sometimes when I watch the news. But after reading this short prose piece by the courageous poet, Naomi Shihab Nye, I remembered what we’re going for. I found this piece on The...
by Susan Gabriel | Oct 21, 2014 | Fearless Writing for Women, Poetry and Poets
“I was a late bloomer. But anyone who blooms at all, ever, is very lucky.” –Sharon Olds Poet, Sharon Olds, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 2013 for her raw, candid and emotional work in “Stag’s Leap”...
by Susan Gabriel | Jul 23, 2014 | Poetry and Poets
Dear Readers, In July of 2011 I shared this poem with you and it remains one of my most popular blog posts of all time. The Facebook Sonnet by Sherman Alexie originally appeared in The New Yorker back when I was still subscribing to the magazine. (If you’re...
by Susan Gabriel | May 28, 2014 | Poetry and Poets
Author and poet Maya Angelou died this morning at her home in Winston Salem, North Carolina, just a few hours from where I live. She was 86. She leaves behind a body of work that is passionate and wise. In honor of her life, I’ve put together 21 of my favorite...
