Quotes on Writing and Life: Celeste's reflections

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Sunday, February 13, 2005

Valentine's? Here is an interesting...

...(albeit a bit ironic) quote at we approach Valentines Day... "An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in her."- Agatha Christie Sign in to see full entry.

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Poetry is?

Do we ever really know what poetry is? I think the mystery and fun of writing poetry is the journey to discover poetry--which in turn, turns out to be my life journey.... "Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary."-Kahlil Gibran Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 12, 2005

This is a good reason to journal if ever there was one....

There are times in my life when I have kept a notebook beside my bed to wake and write ideas stirring around in my mind in the middle of the night.... "Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable."- Sir Francis Bacon Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 11, 2005

..."language raised to the Nth power"...

This is a wonderful analogy. Sometimes poems feel like they get into the very stream of my blood turning the calm waters into rolling rapids... "Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth power. Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2005

It's snowing! (well, it was yesterday, and snow is everywhere today!)

This is a wonderful thought comparing meaningful advice to a deep snow.... "Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind." -Samuel Taylor Coleridge Sign in to see full entry.

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