Aspen Writes Poetry

 in the haze of his words  I found a comfort  akin to smoke  twisting around my lungs  each whisper  a promise  I clung to  though I knew  the harm it brought his touch  like the pull of nicotine  an addiction  I could not resist  each caress  a reminder  of the pain  yet still  I craved love was not gentle  but a habit  etched in shadows  where I lost  pieces of myself  hoping for change  in a pattern  that held me tight yet I stand  on the brink of knowing  that leaving  is the only way  to find my breath  and reclaim  the life  I thought was gone Abusive Relationships: The Nicotine Addiction of the Heart Addiction is a powerful force. It grips, consumes, and sometimes convinces us we can't live without the very thing that hurts us. An abusive relationship can feel much the same. The cycle of abuse mirrors the pull of nicotine—famil...

My thoughts on writing poetry  Poetry has the unique power to translates emotions, thoughts, and experiences into words that resonate deeply. Writing poetry isn’t just about putting words together; it’s an art form that allows for personal growth and creative expression. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, there are steps you can take to improve your craft. Here are some tips to help you on your poetic journey. Understanding the Basics of Poetry To master poetry, it’s important to know the fundamentals. By understanding the building blocks of poetry, you’ll have a solid foundation to work from. Defining Poetry Poetry comes in many forms, from free verse to structured sonnets. It can be as simple as a haiku or as intricate as an epic. At its core, poetry expresses ideas, emotions, and stories, often in a condensed or symbolic manner. Some poems rhyme; others don’t. Some are rhythmic, while others break conventions entirely. What matters most is the impact the...

October's Artocalypse Blog Carnival has brought together a fascinating collection of perspectives on the theme of deletion. Contributors from various creative backgrounds have shared their insights, each offering a unique take on how the act of erasing or omitting influences their work and personal journeys. Ironically it has taken me a lot of deletion and editing to put their amazing posts into justice. Please do read them as the pieces are so powerful and inspirational! One contributor, Sara Jakša , reflects on the inherent deletions within the creative process, particularly in writing and drawing. They discuss how the refinement of ideas and the choice of which paths to pursue are, in themselves, acts of deletion. While they may not consider themselves a deleter, they acknowledge that in choosing what to focus on, many ideas are left unrealised, emphasising the ongoing and implicit deletions that shape their artistic endeavours. Another perspective, by Kimberley , delves into th...

 To you, I am fleeting, a spark in a room of steady flames. I am weather, shifting, spilling from sky to sea, uncatchable. I own this fluid flesh, its soft rebellion, its song of shape without end. Call me strange, call me wrong— I will still be singing long after your words fall silent, changing, growing, defying the limits you cage me within.  The poem begins with the imagery of being fleeting, a spark in a room of steady flames, which beautifully encapsulates the experience of existing outside of binary norms. For many non-binary individuals, identity is not a fixed point but rather a spectrum—ever-changing and evolving. Like weather that shifts from sky to sea, a non-binary person navigates a world that often seeks to define them in rigid terms, yet remains as uncatchable as the poem suggests. The concept of owning one's fluid flesh and celebrating its soft rebellion speaks to the liberation found in embracing one's authentic self. Non-binary identity is about defying the ...