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Duke Ellington’s Single Petal of a Rose

So I just love the idea of writing to the sounds of music, and I remembered that a couple years back I wrote something for class that was created while listening Duke Ellington’s “Single Petal of a Rose.” It’s not … Continue reading

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Writing with Music

I love writing to the sounds of music… it can take my thoughts elsewhere, and change perceptions, which is what we as writers must do from time to time… The band Real Estate is GREAT to listen to while writing! … Continue reading

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A Moment (Creative Writing)

Sitting on the old wooden bench outside of the English building, I watch the leaves that sit, scattered around me; brown and yellow and burnt in the cold of this five o’clock hour. There aren’t many others around. But there’s … Continue reading

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“It’s A War” Blackbird Blackbird

You know when you hear a song, and it completely overtakes you for a moment. Like it somehow, can change your perception of the world?? This song to me, is so poetic in its nature! Perfect daydreaming music…

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“You Fit Into Me” Margaret Atwood

OK, so this tiny, and amazing little poem is the one that helped me to realize how much power and emotion is hidden within the written language. And we are meant to uncover it! I first read this poem when … Continue reading

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“Runway, Houses, City, Clouds” Tame Impala

Just listen, and think of home, when ever, and where ever it is…

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