As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I got an opportunity to take part in research ‘Living with a sky’ in front of St Trinity, University of Wales, where essentially we explore how contemporary humans relate to sky. I thought it was a great idea to perform part of research among poets, as the sky, cosmos, moon..have always been a source of inspiration to artists and writers. With some of you I already had a personal contact/information, but I thought of doing this as a separate post, if it needs some additional clarification. Additionally to that, this is also a perfect way for me to get back on track with businessinrhyme and wordpress.
So what is your connection to the sky? If you would like to participate in this research below are the questions. It would take you only few minutes to answer and confidentially of your data is guaranteed.
As a token of my gratitude your poetry will be featured on my blog and as well as a part of research itself 🙂 You can email me the answers businessinrhyme@gmail.com, or answer in the form that suits you.
This post will be reposted occasionally as long as collecting data lasts.
Thank you in advance, Maja
- What year you were born?
- Country of origin
- How long have you been writing poetry?
- How long have you been publicly sharing your poetry (via wordpress and other media)?
- Have you been traditionally published author?
- What sky represents to you?
- What inspires you to write about the sky/cosmos, sun, stars or moon?
- Do you have a favorite poem that reflects on nature of the sky?
- Share excerpt of your poetry where sky/elements of sky are mentioned.
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A chance for poets to share what inspires them about that great tent the sky.
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Many thanks for sharing! I appreciate it a lot. I can’t remember have I mentioned it to you, but maybe you would like to participate?
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I’ll be touch Maja – sky a fascination – except when flying!
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Yes, I know what you mean. 🙂 Thanks Eric.
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I will participate. With pleasure. Need to be on a good day though, due to illness. But will be in touch soon. Wonderful topic. Thankyou
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Thank you for your kind support. It’s not a hurry. And I know exactly how it feels. I have apparently a permanent nerve damage in my left palm, so I sacrificed a lot of days/months on the blog as it interferes with my typing.
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What year you were born?
1959
Country of origin
United States
How long have you been writing poetry?
Almost exactly fifty years
How long have you been publicly sharing your poetry (via wordpress and other media)?
Fourteen weeks = 25,000 views worldwide
Have you been traditionally published author?
In isolated periodicals worldwide
What sky represents to you?
The perpetual divine gift of a wonderfully shifting work of awesome art
What inspires you to write about the sky/cosmos, sun, stars or moon?
The sky/cosmos, sun, stars or moon😆
Do you have a favorite poem that reflects on nature of the sky?
A Loftier Perspective
Our Mother Nature paints a masterpiece
Upon the morning and the evening sky
To bring our minds to calm and hearts to peace
Although we pass it all unseeing by
Noticing not her so painstaking care
In choosing colors warm, serene and bright
Remain of such artistry unaware
Designed though it may be for our delight
Did we but gaze upon each daily gift
With something close to its deserved respect
Allow it — glorious! — our hearts to lift
A loftier perspective we’d elect
As Mother Nature paints, she heaves a sigh
As if to say, “Take heed! Heaven is nigh…”
Share excerpt of your poetry where sky/elements of sky are mentioned.
From “Today I Was a Poet”
Today I truly was a poet, ay
A human being all unfettered by
The pond’rous weights which hold their dreadful sway
Over most lives — a pilot, cleared to fly
By virtue of a willingly paid price
In meditation, learning and despair
Past obstacles which threaten, in a trice
Now, suddenly and magically — there!
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Thank you for your contribution dear Ana 🙂
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