Catharine Steinberg
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English
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The poems in Signs of a Poetic Life have been randomly, selected from those written between 2014 and 2016. Most of the poems have arisen from associations between memories and emotions. But, a few poems have arisen spontaneously and feel inspirational because, like some abstract paintings, they seem to come from an original place in my mind. I have discovered that when I paint with an open mind, images arise that feel similar to poetry in that they...
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Language
English
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For me, poetry is a symbolic form of language that embodies a multitude of meanings that are deeply sensed in the mind and body and require expression. Reading, writing and speaking poems out loud are all ways of connecting with our selves and expressing this emotional self to others. Therefore, poetry is both a solitary occupation and a social communication that defies logic and the intellect.
Author
Language
English
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Learning to speak, read and write with my mother are happy childhood memories. From that time, I developed a lifelong passion for words and reading. More recently, I have discovered an intense desire to write poetry. It's as if I am learning to speak again, but this time from the Cradle of Dreams. These poems have been, selected from those written between 2014 and 2018.