I had decided on a poem I was 100% determined to learn BUT two things have made me change my mind. Firstly, despite loving the message of the poem, I just wasn’t “feeling” the first verse.
The second reason was (and I’m being totally honest here, so please give me credit for that instead of calling me a total snob, which I do now realise I am!) I Continue reading
Posted in Love Much, Touched By An Angel
Tagged ego, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, inspirational, Maya Angelou, snob, Touched by an Angel
A friend tested my recollection over her lunchbreak today - I think the people at the next table were impressed - or they were sneering at me being a pretentious know-it-all! If I can keep “the” and “a” straight, and remember when things are singular or plural, then I’ll be doing well.
The technicalities are tricking me today. I am glad that so far I am managing to be patient with myself when I make mistakes - something I’m not so sure I did when I used to have to learn things for school work. (Maturity does bring benefits it turns out!)
The lines I agree with are also much easier to remember than the lines I don’t. I hope I don’t recall all things in this way, as it may explain the view I have of the world!
Posted in The Lie
Tagged Anne Waldman, by heart, Gabriella Apicella, maturity, poetry, technicalities, The Lie
Here is my recording of me reciting “The Lie” by heart.
I’ve really enjoyed developing a close relationship with the words of this poem. It’s become so personal and familiar over the past days, and has made me realise how much I rush all the time, missing the enjoyment that comes from taking time to notice more than just what’s on the top layer.
Posted in The Lie
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