This is a reblog of a post by a very talented lady called Kim. Why not pop over to her wonderful blog at http://silentlyheardonce.wordpress.com or if you want to read a recent example of her powerful and affective poetry click the link below…
Why do that?
Well… these are the powerful words of a truly great poet; one voice and one set of words that could so easily be a chorus of millions in these bad times. The personal is political in hard times and this poet speaks more truly than any politician of our day, in any country in the world. It’s hard to express how this poet always finds a way to touch the emotions of the reader and yet running like thread through every poem is a backbone of strength and resilience, which is the paradoxical essence of modern human life for most people; hardship and despair juxtaposed with a gritted teeth determination to not just survive, but to hold the head high. This is why this poet’s writing encapsulates the zeitgeist of both American and world wide day to day struggles for the majority of people. Many more people should read this poetry.
Thank you so very much David. I am sincerely humbled by your wonderful praise. I am in awe that you feel this way about my writing. I am honored that you advertised me on your blog. Again thank you very, very, very much.
Well I’m glad I did, but I don’t think I did a very good job of making it clear it was your blog; not used to reblogging people’s work; first time in fact, Kim.