Author Archives

Just a writer who writes from the heart, inspired by the world and hoping to change one life at a time with my poetry.

• Spotlight Poet: Markus Fleischmann

  By TheRaven6825 on March 3, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

                    Home   Home should be a sanctuary Not a memory cemetery Nor a saddened mortuary Home is comfort A soul’s fort A heart’s resort Home is happiness No room for regret… Read More ›

• Writer Highlight Featuring: Elizabeth Daniel

  By TheRaven6825 on March 2, 2017 • ( 2 )

  

                      Stranded   Clinging for dear life, Barely grasping the weeds, It’s handles reach like fingertips in the wind, “One gusty blow!” The plastic bag screams, “And I’m sailing.”    … Read More ›

• Writing Tip: Spring Inspiration

  By TheRaven6825 on March 1, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  In Florida, the tabebuia trees are starting to blossom, which means spring is officially here. Spring symbolizes change and rebirth, and is a fantastic time for writers to be inspired. It is a time where the landscape comes alive, where… Read More ›

• Writer Highlight Featuring: Mars Gatti Holderman

  By TheRaven6825 on February 28, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

                  Hiraeth   She came back One more time To stand before the sea It would be her last Part of her Always belonged here Scattered memories dropped Swept away Forevermore    … Read More ›

• Try Some New Poetic Forms

  By TheRaven6825 on February 26, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Poetry forms have evolved over the centuries, and there are still many that writers are not aware of. Some of them are common among poets like haikus, sonnets and acrostic, while others like the villanelle, sestina and pantoum can be… Read More ›

• Spotlight Poet: Kelly Klein

  By TheRaven6825 on February 24, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

                  Alive   Alive My heart beats an eight count rhythm As I waltz through my pain Wild flowers tickling my toes A warm breeze brushes my hair The sun’s rays surround me… Read More ›

• Writer Highlight Featuring: Veronica Thornton

  By TheRaven6825 on February 23, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

                  I’m going to put it all out there   I’m going to put it all out there stripped down to the core everything I’ve never said before I want you to see… Read More ›

• Writing Tip: Save Your Inspiration

  By TheRaven6825 on February 22, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  It can be frustrating when you have writer’s block or get an idea for writing when in the most inconvenient place, like driving or in the shower. I get easily inspired by listening to a song, seeing something interesting while… Read More ›

• Writer Highlight Featuring: Ronnel Padua

  By TheRaven6825 on February 21, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

                  Bridges   These bridges are founded by men who worked tirelessly under their escaping sweat that caught fire, and the scorching felt of the sun.   These men are founded, by bridges… Read More ›

• Stimulate Your Mind

  By TheRaven6825 on February 19, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  On rare days I will get a full eight hours of sleep, but sometimes I can’t turn off my mind, so often I will wake up in the middle of the night and stay up for hours. It’s more difficult… Read More ›