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Let’s Write in Music 3-A U-Turn expressed in Poetry and Music

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Winding Stream Press

Like so many others who dabble in the arts, I am a multi-faceted dabbler. Born into a very musical family, I soon followed suit.  My professional musician Father who wanted an in-house accompanist egged me on.  It is impossible for … Continue reading →

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Let’s Write in Music One

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Winding Stream Press

Music and poetry fit together like a hand in a well fitting glove.  The words of music most often are poetry. Lyrics may not be deeply sublime but they have rhythm and they use the sounds of the language.  That … Continue reading →

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Episode IV-Ants on the Blacktop Weeds on the Hill

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Winding Stream Press

I thought this would be the last episode. But it’s not. There is one more lesson to go and just to add suspense it contains one of my most memorable student poems. Episode IV The next lesson also works well … Continue reading →

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Episode III-Ants on the Blacktop Weeds on the Hill

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Winding Stream Press

I can see it was a wise decision on my part to split this article into episodes. It’s long. But I had a mission of illustrating different ways a poet-teacher could use going outside to create images. Let’s face it … Continue reading →

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