Tag Archives: self-care

Typoetic

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Melanie Laura

My poems, “Song of Myself” and “Opening on Your Closing” are in the latest edition of Typoetic on pages 53, and 64-65. *one of the stanzas printed twice in the second poem.

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Chasing Tails

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Melanie Laura

{Beyond The Honeymoon} My childhood self was a hopeless romantic, as well as a Selective Mute. I was very shy and very sensitive. I think having the experience of being shut down when you try to speak, is one of … Continue reading →

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Why Darkness Attracts Light

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Melanie Laura

I enjoy live poetry the way most people enjoy live music. I would imagine my receipt of it is similar to the way religious people experience a good sermon. It is deeply connective for me. Spiritual. When a poem moves … Continue reading →

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