Did You Ever Stop to Notice?
Did You Ever Stop to Notice?
#EarthSong #MichaelJackson #EarthDay
#PlanetEarth
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In 1995, when Michael Jackson released “Earth Song” it evolved into a short film that features stark footage of Michael and native people around the world witnessing acts of natural devastation. At the beginning of this week, we celebrated Earth Day. No longer can we simply talk about how horrific conditions in nature and our environment are declining at record numbers,…
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Is Mind-mapping Mind Stress?
Is Mind-mapping Mind Stress?
#Serenity #Tranquility #Peace
Image Credit: Tara Winstead
Visually organizingideas, capturing informationdoes it light a fire or burst into flamesis it worth the stress of conceptual claims?
More often than not, I seek solace by decluttering my mind with wannabes vs. actual achievements. Who am I trying to impress anyway? We grumble about the annoyance and exhaustion of turning the volume down so we can hear our thoughts and…
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Reblog: “Earth Crisis” – Poem by African American Poet Kym Gordon Moore (from the archives of Rosaliene Bacchus)
Reblog: “Earth Crisis” – Poem by African American Poet Kym Gordon Moore (from the archives of Rosaliene Bacchus (Three Worlds One Vision~ Guyana – Brazil – USA)
#EarthDay #PoetryCommunity #BlogCommunity #Education
You know my friends, when you are bestowed the honor of having your work highlighted in a very special way, you relish in the essence of sheer humility and pure joy. We celebrated Earth Day this week and so many of us shared our passion and commitment to be the caretakers of Mother Earth (the only planet we have) and not squander our resources by allowing her to continue to fall victim to…
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Every Day is Earth Day 🌎
Every Day is Earth Day 🌎
#EnvironmentalAwareness #MotherNature #ClimateChange
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A couple of weeks ago we were so enamored by the solar eclipse that occurred and is predicted to occur over America, projected August 23, 2044. This totality is expected to occur in Europe in 2026. But can you imagine if people, the citizens of this world had the same type of excitement and admiration every day for embracing and protecting Mother Earth?
Earth…
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Mandisa, Gospel Singer, and American Idol Alum Will Be Deeply Missed
Mandisa, Gospel Singer, and American Idol Alum Will Be Deeply Missed
#GospelMusic #Mandisa #Unifier
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So many of us are heartbroken after learning about the death of 47-year-old singer Mandisa, who was born in Citrus Heights, California, as Mandisa Lynn Hundley. On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the American Idol alum was found dead in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. The cause of her death is unknown. Keep her family and loved ones in your prayers. The following song, “Bleed…
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Diya Abdo Discusses the Refugee Experience in Her Book, American Refuge
Diya Abdo Discusses the Refugee Experience in Her Book, American Refuge
#Resettlement #RefugeeAdvocacy #RadicalHospitality
@EvCampusARefuge @NCHumanities
Until you touch the pulse and understand the plight of individuals who are marginalized or have been thrust into unspeakable circumstances they never wanted to be in, one cannot be so judgemental about a person’s unfortunate situation they never thought possible. After I finished reading the third book on the list for the 2024 North Carolina Reads statewide book club, American Refuge by Diya…
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Jazz Appreciation Month, Pure Poetry in Music 🎶
Jazz Appreciation Month, Pure Poetry in Music 🎶
#Music #Poetry #JazzInvasion
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The Poetry of Jazz Appreciation
Oh listen to the rhythm of ragtime and blues
swaying to a hypnotic potion of storytelling vibes
from horns, drums, pianos, and guitars to vocals
strumming to a magical brew of jazz musicians and singers.
There’s Ellington, Coltrane, Fitzgerald, and Gillespie
Armstrong, Basie, Morton, and Simone too
it wasn’t merely a sound but a…
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What's in it for Me?
What's in it for Me?
#Greed #Money #Poetry
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The leech that does not let go even when it is filled, dies on the dry land. ~African Proverb
The give and take, and take, and take
uncaring about your feelings
I scratch your back, you scratch mine harder
crafty under-the-table dealings.
©Kym Gordon Moore
There will always be people, as alarming as it is, who are interested in more power than justice, in overstuffed…
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Behind the Art and Skill of Cursive Handwriting ✍🏼
Behind the Art and Skill of Cursive Handwriting ✍🏼
#Penmanship #Writing #Neuroscience
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I know that I’ve played this tune time and time again, but I am grief-stricken over the fact that due to the insane surge of modern technology, the art of handwriting and good penmanship has disappeared from schools. I am dismayed we are now living in a world where penmanship is becoming a lost world of beauty, art, and hand-written communications. The good thing is…
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Driven By a Vision: To Win in Unexpected Ways
Driven By a Vision: To Win in Unexpected Ways
#Passion #Goals #Achievement #Accomplishments
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No one can see your visions and dreams as clearly as you can. Purpose is the key to creation manifested through vision. -Kym Gordon Moore
When I wrote the above quote over 15 years ago, it was during a time when I felt like the rug was pulled from under me with such great force, that it left me feeling confused and deflated. I thought I had the roadmap of my life…
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Library Wonders of the World
Image Credit: TPG Getty Images (The Tianjin Binhai Library in Tianjin, China)
As we come to the close of celebrating National Library Month, I would like to reshare this 2021 post of awe-inspiring libraries from around the world. If you can’t visit one of these, no problem. You can create your own library space in your home. Enjoy the tour!
Would These Libraries Encourage You to Read More or…
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Don't Ask and I Won't Tell! 🐸
Don't Ask and I Won't Tell! 🐸
#LeisurePursuits #Relaxation #EnjoyLife
Image Credit: Alexas_Fotos
Have you ever had one of those days when you just don’t feel like figuring things out, and you simply roll with the flow, no questions asked? Well, today is one of those days. Don’t ask, and I certainly won’t tell! When I looked at the above image with these Red-eyed Tree Frogs, I laughed and just said, “Okayyyyy!”
If you have to take your foot off the pedal, your…
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READY, SET, LIBRARY! Celebrating National Library Week 📚
READY, SET, LIBRARY! Celebrating National Library Week 📚
#Reading #Literacy #BookCommunity #NationalLibraryWeek
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Let’s take our reading up a notch! From elementary school to high school to college, I think it’s safe to say that libraries were places we were and still remain all too familiar with. Whether cramming for an exam, working on a term paper, or finding the latest book to check out and read, brick-and-mortar libraries were our search engines and Wikipedia…
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Poetry and the Brain
Poetry and the Brain
#Neuroscience #PoetryCommunity #ReadingPoetry
Image Created by ©Kym Gordon Moore in 2015 for my original book cover for We Are Poetry, Lessons I Didn’t Learn in a Textbook, but later changed for publication to the current version of the book.
Like ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Poetry and the Brain‘ waltz to melodies that are as individualistic, emotional, and timely as the moment presents. Then, do we poets have the rite of passage, to write…
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Grab a Cup of Tea and Let's Talk Poetry
Grab a Cup of Tea and Let's Talk Poetry
#HotTea #PoetryCommunity #PoetryCollection
Image Credit: Kym Gordon Moore
“We are simply a constellation of bodies swirling in a giant golden teacup of human magic.” -Kym Gordon Moore from the chapter, Poetry, Tea, and Me – We Are Poetry: Lessons I Didn’t Learn in a Textbook
Poetry and tea are like peas and carrots. They go together so effortlessly. Is there a special brew of tea that you enjoy sipping on as you indulge in your favorite…
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Celebrating Your Birthday in April? Then Sparkle Like a Diamond! 💎
Celebrating Your Birthday in April? Then Sparkle Like a Diamond! 💎
#Poetry #Celebrations #BirthdayWishes
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Today I’m sending all of my friends born in the month of April, showers of love unlimited! May you sparkle like multifaceted diamonds of joy and happiness.
As precious as a diamond
You are born to lead
So shine your light of love
April children, plant your love seeds.
©Kym Gordon Moore
***Oh snap, crackle, and pop! I want to apologize to all of my dear friends…
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A Warm Message from the Governor of North Carolina Regarding My Book of Poetry 🙏🏼
A Warm Message from the Governor of North Carolina Regarding My Book of Poetry 🙏🏼
#WeArePoetry #NationalPoetryMonth #GovernorRoyCooper #Education
What a way to celebrate National Poetry Month! OMG, I received this lovely letter from the Governor of our state, Governor Roy Cooper. His letter warmed my heart and humbled my spirit as he thanked me for sharing a copy of my book, “We Are Poetry: Lessons I Didn’t Learn in a Textbook” with him. He said he looked forward to having the opportunity to read it.
My humbleness comes because with such…
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