A dramatic monologue or soliloquy is an interesting format for writing poetry. It is a poem written in the form of a speech. There are many applications of a dramatic monologue in writing. It can be used to convey a vivid scene, rich with detail and sensory experience. It can also be used to expressContinue reading “Dramatic Monologue and Soliloquy”
Category Archives: Art and Poetry
Pain and Regret: A Haiku Series
This is a haiku series I wrote during a reflection on feelings of loss and despair. I present it without further comment. Left in grief and tears Overwhelming agony All hope being lost Time has flown away A haunting dread that follows So much left undone So many mistakes Never to be rewritten Dread IContinue reading “Pain and Regret: A Haiku Series”
An Eternal Duty
Last week’s Independence Day celebrations, today’s anti-communist protests in Cuba, and my own ponderings on the founding documents of the United States and writings from Thomas Jefferson got me thinking about the duties of defending freedom and liberty, as well as the careful difference between liberty and licentiousness which must be recognized, lest we becomeContinue reading “An Eternal Duty”
Diamond In the Sky: A Haiku Series
A few years ago, I wrote poem about the life cycle of a star. I called it, “Diamond In the Sky.” I tried to find that poem to republish it here, but it was on my previous computer which I reformatted and gave away a while back. I did not create a copy, unfortunately. However,Continue reading “Diamond In the Sky: A Haiku Series”
The Trials of Humanity: A Haiku Series
As I was reflecting on how far Humanity has come and how much further we have yet to go, I pondered how corrupt empires and authoritarian regimes have risen up throughout history, time and time again. Every time, one way or another, they do seem to be self-defeating and lead their followers – who theyContinue reading “The Trials of Humanity: A Haiku Series”
Warm Weather Motivations: A Haiku Series
It is springtime where I live, and that means the weather is getting warmer. Each day, I find myself feeling the heat of the sun on my skin. Something about the warmer months has always made me feel more eager to exercise. My blood just feels like it’s running hotter and I want to getContinue reading “Warm Weather Motivations: A Haiku Series”
Spring’s First Touches
Here is a poem I wrote about springtime. I am always inspired by spring and the transition from winter. I live in an area with four distinct seasons, and the winters are very cold. When spring comes back around every year, I feel my appreciation for the sun and its warmth renewed. Spring’s First TouchesContinue reading “Spring’s First Touches”
Creating Suspense In a Static Environment [Rewrite]
NOTE: I originally wrote this article for the now defunct blog of the Indiana Writers’ Consortium, a non-profit organization I interned with a few years ago which ceased operations and dissolved while I was with them. I was going back over it and several other articles I wrote for them which I realized would beContinue reading “Creating Suspense In a Static Environment [Rewrite]”
How to Write a Poem: A Three-Step Process
When I first started writing poetry, I did not have a step-by-step writing process which I followed from start to finish. As a result, I would spend all day (and sometimes even multiple days) writing a single-page poem with a simple rhyme scheme. I tried crafting every line in its final form right from theContinue reading “How to Write a Poem: A Three-Step Process”
The Pensive Warrior 