Tag: poem

I’m here because

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

I'm here because I'm herebecause I'm herebecause there's a rhythm to it My hands already know the beatMy feet already know the pathMy body moves before my mind I'm here because I'm herebecause I'm herebecause my body says so But I'm not sure why I walk this pathI don't recognize the road signs anymore,but my … Continue reading I’m here because

ARC Review — More Poetic Meanderings

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in ARCs

Title: More Poetic Meanderings Author: K. Morris Genre: Poetry Pages: 115 pages Publication date: March 28, 2023 Thank you, K. Morris, for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for a fair review! More Poetic Meanderings follows his recent themes of exploring death and mortality. It felt like this book was about someone … Continue reading ARC Review — More Poetic Meanderings

Waiting or stalling

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

Waiting or stallingI break through a wallJust to put it back up I am an oceanBut as calm as a streamOr as windy as a river I take a step forwardBut my other foot stays stillAnd I’m not sure why Is it myself pulling me downOr is the world dragging me backOr is the universe … Continue reading Waiting or stalling

I asked the moon

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

I ask the moon for a star, and it gives me a rock. Not its rock, but a rock that reminds me more of the earth than the moon. Instead of gray moondust, it's full of lush greens with small brown cracks. It has gray scars along its sides that remind me of fossils, a … Continue reading I asked the moon

The media

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

Can I buy your attention?If so, how much would it cost? You see, I’ve seen positivityglanced over But we’re all staring at the next big fireto burn down the world  Controlling how you feelisn’t hardControlling your motivationsis easier How much do they pay for your attention?Or do you freely give in? When I bought your attentionI … Continue reading The media

Moving forward

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

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

Screen

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

It's a strange fog to live life in the backgroundto invest so much but also not move a muscle to watch the world change as I sitto cheer on a revolution from behind a screen The world tumbles and tumbles,and I probably should be tumbling too,but I end up in one position,looking through a blue … Continue reading Screen

ARC Review — Heal.

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in ARCs

Title: Heal. Author: Hana Kopernik Genre: Poetry Pages: 111 pages Publication date: December 8, 2021 Thank you, Hana Kopernik, for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for a fair review! Heal. brings together many poems on mending different aspects in life. It mostly motivates healing to become a stronger woman. Through her … Continue reading ARC Review — Heal.

I hear you

by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing

I hear you howland I wait Cause I don't know how much I can take The forest is on firebut so is the ocean If I only I can figure out the notion I hear you screamand I wait Cause I'm still waiting for the storm to take If the hurricanemeets a tornado I just … Continue reading I hear you