Transcendental poetry originates in the heart of the seer-poet and awakens in the heart of the reader. Therefore, transcendental poetry is not for thinkers. It attempts to silence the thinker so the heart’s yearning, the heart’s call, can be heard and felt at the same time. The seer-poet communicates the past, the present and the future simultaneously. Each word penned to paper is a l[...]

Depression feeds on a lifetime of ungrieved and unforgiven events and circumstances. Like poems, we have our favorite songs and stories we listen or read to overcome our depressed state.  The daily stressors of life are overwhelming for everyone at times. Depression poetry can be the inspiration needed to move forward when all other resources have been exasperated.  Writing your way out [...]

Here’s an article published by Henry Arthur Jones (circa 1900) entitled “What's the Use of Poetry? “ I felt I should post it for your reading pleasure. Enjoy... What's the use of poetry?  - Why to live upon, when one can't get bread and cheese; to clothe and warm oneself with, when one is ragged and cold! What's the use of poetry? -  To keep faith and hope and worshi[...]