Category: Poetry
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All the Words I Kept Inside: New Poetry Book by P.J. Gudka | Writing Struggles and Inspirations
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, All the Words I Kept Inside, Amazon, Book Reviews, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Novella, Pooja (P.J.) Gudka, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, UncategorizedOn a hot and muggy day in New England, the author briefs readers on P.J. Gudka’s new poetry book, “All the Words I Kept Inside,” praising its emotional depth and skillful craftsmanship. The author shares two favored poems and discusses their resemblance to their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Expressing annoyance at a failed writing day, they…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Ode to the Closing Stanzas – Celebrating the End of Reunion: Coda’s Chapter 17
The content describes the conclusion of a love story set in the city, celebrating the completion of a chapter and the emotional journey of the characters. It also mentions the author’s personal triumph and a longing for companionship. The link provides access to the preceding work, Reunion: A Story
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Poet’s Corner: From Sand to Snow: A Writer’s Journey
From Sand to Snow: A Writer’s Journey I’m leaving the Sunshine State For a place where seasons change Trading sand for snow and ice A new start at sixty sounds nice I’m packing my bags and my books Ready to explore new nooks Seeking inspiration for new stories In a land of mountains and valleys…
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Where Time’s Winds Blow – A Poem
Where Time’s Winds Blow (A poem inspired by the Reunion Duology) Where time’s winds blow That’s where you are; Your bright eyes glow Like distant stars. I call your name And there you are; In time’s freeze frame Caught from afar. Where time’s winds blow Things cannot last; We come and we go Like ships…
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Songs in Minor Keys (A Haiku)
Clefs, notes, and stanzasMelancholic melodies;How still the day seems!
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Writing – A Poem
Writing is a gift That we can give to ourselves And to the world Writing is a way To explore our inner thoughts And to share our voice Writing is a joy To create something new and beautiful And to touch someone’s heart Writing is a challenge To overcome our doubts and fears And to…
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A Duet
A poem inspired by today’s output for The New Story A duet is what I want to sing with you A song of love and longing, sweet and true I’ve been dreaming of this moment for so long But I was afraid to tell you how I feel You’re the girl I’ve had a crush…
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Forgotten Dreams
She played a song of forgotten dreamsOn the old piano in the barShe sang of love and loss and hopeHer voice was soft and clear as a star He listened with his heart and soulHe felt a connection he couldn’t explainHe saw the beauty in her eyesHe felt the joy and the pain They talked…
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Snowflakes and Secrets
She ran away from me that night After she told me her secret She left me in a state of fright And I felt a sudden regret I chased her through the snowy streets Hoping to find her in the crowd I asked everyone I could meet But no one could help me somehow I…
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Cocoa and Harmony
We sit in silence, sipping cocoaAs Maddie plays the pianoShe fills the air with melodiesThat stir our hearts and memories We think of all that we have seenIn Central Park, where we have beenThe beauty and the pain of lifeThe joy and sorrow, love and strife We hold each other’s hands and gazeInto each other’s…
A Certain Point of View, Too 