May 16, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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As you look again at “The Artist and the Scientist”, you will find there is a lot going on in a short poem. For your convenience, the poem is listed below this discussion. What do you see in their relationship? … Continue reading
May 4, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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When we last spoke, I referred to a moment in time in which a couple was having a disagreement about an item in a store. There was frustration, then love in their discussion and in their body language. The universal … Continue reading
April 25, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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Hi! Have you found a moment to capture? I have chosen a moment in which a couple has been shopping and sees different things in the item they are examining. It is obvious that they see life differently, not just … Continue reading
April 13, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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The first step is to focus on small moments. This requires that you observe moments that happen in an instant and capture them in your memory. Keeping a small notepad is helpful, but don’t try … Continue reading
March 27, 2012
by Susan McIntyre
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It isn’t easy to be a plain-talk poet. There is an art to reducing the poetic form to everyday language and still capturing universal truths. I discovered this poetic form while reading Billy Collins’ Poetry 180. It fascinates me because … Continue reading
October 30, 2011
by Susan McIntyre
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Why write a book in plain talk poetry? Rather than have the reader get lost in the poetic structure or wording, I have used imagery and storytelling to illustrate emotions, relationships, and life situations. These poems can be read easily, … Continue reading
October 16, 2011
by Susan McIntyre
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Plain talk poetry about various aspects of life. These help give the reader words for their emotions, and also reassures them that they are not the only ones who feel this way. Poems are based on personal experience and observation … Continue reading