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Today's episode of Learning to Fly is something I believe to be incredibly special, my guest star, Cyrus Parker is here with me to talk all things poetry and especially the collection "Coffee Days, Whiskey Nights" which can be purchased from http://cyrusparker.com/books.html To learn more about Cyrus Parker or read more of their work check out: http://cyrusparker.com/index.html

Just some more heavy poetry for heavy times https://www.poems-and-quotes.com/poets/507104

So today's episode is not for everyone. The poems do not explicitly mention or reference suicide, but there is a deep undertone to each one and the proper context. I understand this episode is not for everyone. Some of the organizations and groups mentioned this week were: ToWriteLoveOnHerArms Ukcares.org save.org

This episode is a reminder that things change. But also a way to keep in touch with all the good and lovely autumn feels so many of us look-forward to year-round!

Here are the rest of the poems Zach has written and shared with me over the years. Just in case we need a little extra love and laughter as we venture through September!

As we close out the end of another too fast summer, I wanted to share a couple of poems from www.sincerelybluejay.com and also to share the third chapter of the Artistry of Breadcrumbs collection!

More poetry - chapter 2 of the collection the Artistry of breadcrumbs. 

This episode of the podcast is a very special one, my guest star and I are taking some time to talk about important developments in history, an important perspective to bear in mind when creating, and of course POETRY! For more of Semassa's voice check out: https://www.popmatters.com/u/semassaboko

Sorry for butchering a few of these pieces. I get so caught up in the emotions of them that I stumble. Also the composer mentioned was Ludovico Einaudi. If you've not listened to his work before I highly recommend it. 

Here are some more prompts you can write to or inspired by! 

I love all of these pieces and I'm so glad that they are all at the touch of my fingertips. Thanks for joining me!

In today's episode I shared some letters that were poetic in nature but intended to inspire further poetry. This episode was a personal reflection at some of my feelings, thoughts, and experiences impacted by the Covid-19 situation - as a way of bringing them to life. So they could breathe and move on. Thank you for joining me. 

This episode is about housekeeping, news, and poetry all created or celebrated during the month of August. 

So for the month of August I found a 30 day prompt  challenge that took a lyric or two from a wide variety of songs and inspired you to write something - anything really, including that line. Here are a couple of the earlier poems from this challenge, I hope you enjoyed.

In this episode I read the first chapter from my collection of poetry, "The Artistry of Breadcrumbs" which was written and completed 4 years ago. 

Ian Quiet: https://www.patreon.com/ianquiet/post s , https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gt4cHAtvhX2jAdQVKh4kC?si=nUmu0GNaSRKaV6g4NB_s9w , https://www.instagram.com/ianquiet/ Liz Huston: https://www.lizhuston.com/ , https://www.instagram.com/lizhuston/ , https://www.patreon.com/lizhuston/posts Mark/Senryu/Hireath: https://www.poems-and-quotes.com/poets/507104 Liv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnl...

If you want to check out more works and creations from his amazing author just click here: https://www.poems-and-quotes.com/poets/507104

I understand that writer's block is a very real thing, but I have to say I don't really experience it myself. Here are a few suggestions from my "prolific poetess" mind to tide you over til I have some legit conversations prepared to help ANYONE through their bouts of writers block!

Today we completed our journey through the coffee house collection of poetry!

More coffee house collection poetry and stories I've been waiting to share with all of you!

Today's episode is filled with gratitude, love, and inspiration AND NEWS! So make sure to listen all the way til the end and enjoy a few more poems from the coffee house collection while we're at it!

More coffee house collection poetry :)

Even more coffee house collection poems!

This is the coffee house collection of poetry, part 12. Complete with funny stories and collaboration(s)? Remember you can support this podcast on https://www.patreon.com/Learningtofly!

In this episode I shared more coffee house collection poetry and shared some writing inspiration and prompts throughout the episode :)