Tag: Creativity

• Poems in Comment

  

  Over the passed few years, I’ve published several poems on my web site. Many are written in response to creative writings posted by friends, and, therein, are commonly entitled Poem in Response, or, Poem for a Friend.

  However, I also oftentimes include poetry in my comments, a few examples of which I’ve cited below…

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  Title of Post With Link: “Her Cottage by the Sea (audio excerpt)“
  Poetess: Michele Lee

  On the wings of a love story that flies into emotions of an audience hungry for an honest, romantic read, your tale tantalizes and tugs at heart strings beautifully, as a hopeful pull into happiness.

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  Title of Post With Link: “The Poetry of Abstract Art“
  Poetess: Kym Gordon Moore

  Painting poetry
  A haiku of seventeen
  Syllables of art

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  Title of Post With Link: “Richland Creek“ – *
  Poetess: Holly Hunter

  Seeing your beautiful smile
  Getting underway
  Both elevates my spirits
  And brightens my day

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  All Poems © 2023 Phil Perkins

  Note: * – this poem was written for Holly Hunter, though posted in the comment section of my web site.

  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Aja, by Steely Dan (1977) – see lyrics here.

  Phil

  May 25, 2023

  Music, Poetry & Writing

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• Poem in Response

  

  Having read “Serenity Found in Being“, written by Cindy Georakas, a dear friend and talented poetess from California – wherein she describes her zen-like approach to creative writing – I was inspired to write this poem in response…

  Like a daydream in flight
  Drawn towards poetic light
  Your penned words cast a glow in the sky

  Make the most of each day
  In a creative way
  Write on winds of the mind as you fly

  © 2023 Phil Perkins

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  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Fly Like An Eagle, by Steve Miller Band (1976) – see lyrics here.

  Phil

  April 24, 2023

  Music, Poetry & Writing

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• Poem

  

  Soft moonlight in her eyes
  A flower in her hair
  She reached to take my hand
  - come with me, if you dare
  
     I dare, my dear
     Indeed, I do
     I so enjoy
     This time with you
  
  We walked awhile
  Without a word
  Then suddenly, she stopped
  
  In warm embrace
  Our bodies pressed
  Onto the sand we dropped
  
  Into the night
  We fell in love
  As stars dotted the sky
  
  When morning came
  She winked and said
  - until next time, goodbye

  © 2023 Phil Perkins

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  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  I’m Still in Love with You, by Al Green (1972) – see lyrics here.

  Phil

  April 16, 2023

  Music, Poetry & Writing

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• Poem in Response

  

  Holly Hunter is a very talented poetess, beautiful woman and dear friend hailing from Florida, and I encourage you to visit her web site, House of Heart, to enjoy her creative writings.

  Having read her recent work, “Water for Lovers“, I was inspired to write this poem in response…

  Weightless in the waters of Europa, we shall gaze upon Jupiter, inspired and breathless with awe. Then, pursue a trail of stars as we indulge in grand equatorial vistas of Mars, along the Tharsis Rise. Sojourners, we’ll return to sink our feet into the sands of Jost Van Dyke and wet our whistles at the Soggy Dollar Bar, as the Caribbean Sea glistens with life before our eyes, calling us to swim again.

  © 2023 Phil Perkins

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  Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile), by Santana (1977)

  Phil

  March 18, 2023

  Music, Poetry & Writing

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• Poem in Response

  

  After enjoying “Rusty Rose“, a wonderfully creative mixed media artwork by my dear friend, Tiffany Arp-Daleo, a Bohemiam Abstract artist residing in San Diego, California – and, knowing that she also enjoys the Grateful Dead – I was inspired to write this poem in response…

  Just like San Diego 🎨
  Just like old road trip shows 😎
  Your art sings like Jerry 🎶
  Ramble on Rusty Rose 🌹

  © 2023 Phil Perkins

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  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Ramble on Rose, by Grateful Dead (1972) – see lyrics here.

  Phil

  March 1, 2023

  Music, Poetry & Writing

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• Music and Design

  

  Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…

  • Chain Lightning – by Steely Dan (1975)
  • Blue and Green – by Van Morrison (2007)
  • Tin Pan Alley – by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble (1984)

  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Phil

  February 19, 2023

  Miscellaneous, Music

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• Music and Design

  

  Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…

  • Good to Me – by Forever More / 1970
  • Wishing on a Star – by Rose Royce / 1977
  • Black Magic Woman – by Santana / 1970

  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Phil

  January 20, 2023

  Miscellaneous, Music

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• Music and Design

  

  Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…

  • Year of the Cat – by Al Stewart (1976)
  • Cats in the Cradle – by Harry Chapin (1974)
  • Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) – by Jim Croce (1972)

  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Phil

  January 14, 2023

  Miscellaneous, Music

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• Music and Design

  

  Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…

  • Baby, Please Don’t Go – by Van Morrison (1964)
  • Proud Mary – by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)
  • Taxi – by Harry Chapin (1972)

  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Phil

  January 10, 2023

  Miscellaneous, Music

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• Music and Design

  

  Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…

  • The Romantic Warrior by Return to Forever, 1976
  • Life (Is So Strange) by War, 1992
  • Aja by Steely Dan, 1977

  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Phil

  December 16, 2022

  Miscellaneous, Music

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• Poem for a Friend

  

  This poem was written for a very talented and lovely poetess hailing from Florida, Holly Hunter. She’s a friend who often brings a smile to my face, and a source of inspiration. I encourage you to visit her web site, House of Heart, to enjoy her creative writings – thank you!

  Her smile across the stars
  Shines light to warm my heart
  So heavenly the glow
  Holly – a work of art

  © 2022 Phil Perkins

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  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Phil

  December 13, 2022

  Poetry & Writing

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• Song for Today

  

  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Phil

  November 4, 2022

  Miscellaneous, Music

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• Music and Design

  

  Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…

  • Oh Very Young – by Cat Stevens (1974)
  • Children – by America (1972)
  • Night Moves – by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (1976)

  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  Phil

  September 5, 2022

  Miscellaneous, Music

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• Music and Design

  

  Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…

  • Take Five – by The Dave Brubeck Quartet / 1959
  • Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald – by Gordon Lightfoot / 1976
  • He Went to Paris – by Jimmy Buffett / 1973

  This stylized photograph was taken of the harbor in Marquette, Michigan.

  Phil

  July 8, 2022

  Miscellaneous, Music

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• Poem: Her Lovely Smile

  

  Her lovely smile has the power to compel poetry. At an age 17 years younger, she’s Mukti Masih – a published poetess, author and successful content writer from India. After a recent exchange, I wrote this poem as I drifted into a daydream…

  Every time I see her smile
  Heaven shines a light on me
  Happy heart in sweet delight
  Chasing dreams of what could be
  
     On the rhythm of waves
     Rang a sound from her heart
     Where the waters of love
     Know no end, only start
  
     On a ship under sail
     Without map, simply stars
     And a warm summer breeze
     With acoustic guitars
  
     On a course to the east
     Currents carry and flow
     Is this only a dream?
     Perhaps, yes, I think so
  
  Were it not for many miles
  And the years, so far apart
  Both day and night - time to share
  Grand adventures of the heart

  © 2022 Phil Perkins

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  PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

  NOTE: this poem uses the Preformatted Block, which allows for indentation of text exactly as pasted. However, in so doing, a monospace font is used.

  Phil

  July 1, 2022

  Poetry & Writing

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