Looking into the futureWith my feet set in the past Climbing a mountainWhile falling down a hill Traveling the oceansBut never moving at all If Life moves in a circle that's fit into a squareNever staying on course, never completely moving forward Why should I? Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
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Memories (haiku)
Memories over-lap, rewriting the past withlucid reminders Copyright © Robin LeeAnn I feel you by my side when it rains / Brings back my precious memoriesWhat do you wish / What do you wish / What do you wishPlease let me hear—Man with a Mission, "Rain"
The past (haiku)
Looking in the pastWaiting for the familiarStaring at a ghost Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
The past
The past catches up to me,hands me an old file,and walks away without saying a word. It takes a while for me to open the file,not wanting memories to take overand leave me unproductive for the night. But when I do, I fall to my knees.Pain, joy, terror, love, disappointment, and reliefall swarm me, taking … Continue reading The past
Future
You turned to the sky and asked what color it was. I said the sky resonates with the beasts inside people tired of the world dragging them down. The screams that go unheard. The monsters who say that others are invalid. The cracked pillars holding up a society destined to fall apart. But there are … Continue reading Future
3 tips on writing characters
I attended a webinar the other day about tips for writing characters. I thought I'd share the main tips they talked about. Show the adjectives Instead of saying "Josalyn is caring," show how she's caring. Does she take care of a child? Is she always there for others? Does she risk herself to save her … Continue reading 3 tips on writing characters
A tip for a troubled writer
The road is rough; I know. But think about the last time you saw a mountain and freaked out. It stood so much higher than you, but now you stand so much higher than it. This is another mountain you can get past. Whether it's finding a literary agent, finding time to write, or other … Continue reading A tip for a troubled writer
Biggest writer worry
As a writer, I don't like looking back on my old writings. Something that seemed like wonders when I wrote it could feel like trash when I go back and read it. It's almost like a self-hate for my past self even though I know I wasn't as experienced then. A part of me believes … Continue reading Biggest writer worry
Internship’s best stories
For the past year, I was the nonfiction editor for the North Texas Review (NTR). I'm proud of every writer and artist who got accepted, whether for the journal or online. Here's some of my favorites from this year: A Girl Walks into a Neon Bar by AnneMarie Sabatini A Mini I-Don’t-Rememoir by Mallory Miller Anything but … Continue reading Internship’s best stories
Best books of 2017
Over the past year, I read almost fifty books. Thanks to college, I probably read more than that without realizing it. It was difficult to choose a single book to look back on for 2017. So, instead, I chose a whole list of them. Clockwork Girl by Athena Villaverde This novella had three short stories … Continue reading Best books of 2017
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