This was so good, Franco. I don't know where to start. I started thinking about reading some of my poetry from a while back and thinking, "I can't believe I wrote that." As in, the poem took over, and it didn't even sound like me. That may be self-absorbed B.S. :-)
The mystic says all that will ever be already exists in the soul. I believe a story can write itself if the writer can let go and let it happen. We have to be somewhat self-absorbed in order to steal the time to create. Lots to ponder in this piece, Franco.
I love this exploration of the truth-seeking we attempt in the (sometimes) artifice of our writing. And I also love Wordle, although I am yet to get it in one!
Funny how a Wordle game spurred on a reflection on honesty in the form of a poem and notes. I enjoyed reading and like the choice of picture too. Undeniably, there is some great talent on Unsplash.
Yes that particular photographer is great, I've used a lot of their images. And yes, even something as simple as wordle could insure self insights. Thanks for the follow! Looking forward to checking out your work.
Love this Franco! 💜 I resonate with it - as a writer / musician trying to be authentic hiding away through my lyrics. You sparked some reflections around my name too! Love this!
I love this one, and I’m not bullshitting for once.
So true: “Yet at the same time, the learning and the practicing of this sort of linguistic alchemy can create a whole host of self-doubt and confusion and uncertainty and tension within the writer. This is the magician’s sacrifice.”
Frank, you are the most genuine, charismatic author- strike that - human, I have ever read. Can't tell you how much your words are hitting me right now.. "Because when it comes down to it, we want to let parts of ourselves go.
We don’t want to be wrapped up in ego.." Abso-fucking-lutely my friend.
This was so good, Franco. I don't know where to start. I started thinking about reading some of my poetry from a while back and thinking, "I can't believe I wrote that." As in, the poem took over, and it didn't even sound like me. That may be self-absorbed B.S. :-)
Thank you Rod!!
The mystic says all that will ever be already exists in the soul. I believe a story can write itself if the writer can let go and let it happen. We have to be somewhat self-absorbed in order to steal the time to create. Lots to ponder in this piece, Franco.
All that will ever be, already exists in the soul. I really like that idea. Thank you for sharing these words with me, K.C.
I love this exploration of the truth-seeking we attempt in the (sometimes) artifice of our writing. And I also love Wordle, although I am yet to get it in one!
Thank you, Esther ❤️
Funny how a Wordle game spurred on a reflection on honesty in the form of a poem and notes. I enjoyed reading and like the choice of picture too. Undeniably, there is some great talent on Unsplash.
Yes that particular photographer is great, I've used a lot of their images. And yes, even something as simple as wordle could insure self insights. Thanks for the follow! Looking forward to checking out your work.
I love how you go deep into your poetry and break it down. There is a lot of valuable self-reflection in your writing :) Great work!!
Thank you Breanna. Glad you appreciated it. :)
Love this Franco! 💜 I resonate with it - as a writer / musician trying to be authentic hiding away through my lyrics. You sparked some reflections around my name too! Love this!
Thanks, Leti! 💜
I loved the recording! The poem and reflection that goes with it, thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Mymy :)
I agree with Rod Bluhm. AMAZING work. May I share this with those in the poetry workshop I lead????
Thank you Jeni :)
Absolutely you can ❤️
I love this one, and I’m not bullshitting for once.
So true: “Yet at the same time, the learning and the practicing of this sort of linguistic alchemy can create a whole host of self-doubt and confusion and uncertainty and tension within the writer. This is the magician’s sacrifice.”
Yes you know the struggle.
Absolutely a show stopper! Your self-indulgence is an inspiration for me.
Thank you, Frankie :)
great lines:
"the charisma of the storyteller
means always being willing
to break the rules"
thank you, Peter! I'm happy you liked that.
“Poetic picnics” 🥰🫶🏻🤩
:) glad you liked that line, Elaine 🫶🏻
So many lovely lines and ideas ☺️
thank you :D
Frank, you are the most genuine, charismatic author- strike that - human, I have ever read. Can't tell you how much your words are hitting me right now.. "Because when it comes down to it, we want to let parts of ourselves go.
We don’t want to be wrapped up in ego.." Abso-fucking-lutely my friend.
Thank you so much, Michelle. I will treasure this comment.
and what a fun kind of magic it is!
Absolutely! You know what I'm talking about :) thanks , Mary 🫶
Yeah- felt this fully! Or did I?
:) thanks, Samantha!
Poetic picnic really sounds like a good phrase for Spring. Brilliant prose Franco.
thanks, Scarlett!
Poetic picnics...nice, Franco!
Thank you, Mark!