Funerals – finitude, the great equalizer
Remembering that we will die is just a good way of saying – maximize now!
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Cedar Ridge Road – an #improv #poem
“Cedar Ridge Road” – an improvised (spontaneous, unedited) poem by Stan Stewart
Red-Tail – an #improv #poem about a hawk
Trigger warning: the hawk in this poem and quote is deceased. In life, majestic sky-flyer, you inspired me By flying above it all. Your ability to soar, with or without the wind, Never ceased to tell the story of your journey In tranquil and terrifying terms. I suspect that your talons ripped the life From …
Finger Lakes’ Clouds and Beauty
You can open a larger version of these photos by clicking on the small ones on this page. Finger Lakes Favoritism Maybe I’m finally learning to love what is. I’ve lived in many places and the one where I live now is my favorite. Just a few years ago, I moved to my new home …
Snow Story video – care for the children
Trigger warning: this video uses images of graveyards and loneliness to raise concerns about caring for children (ending child abuse). Please choose accordingly. Snow Story Since you’ve been following along, you have already heard the song “Snow Story” and know that it asks us all to help end the cycle of child abuse. You also know …
doing creativity for praise is ego suicide
Doing creativity for praise is ego suicide. ~ Kirby Curtis This post is the second in a trilogy of blogs based on quotes. It seems strange to me that Curtis’ words can ring so true and be so hard to stick to. Perhaps it’s not this way for everyone. In my current recording project, I’ve certainly …
No Dress Rehearsal – an #improv #micropoem
Life is not a drill. I don’t get to rehearse Until one day It’s suddenly The performance. Even when I Am alone, Everything I do Is on stage. Getting my act Together Is a really good idea. ~ spontaneously composed by Stan Stewart ~ Copyright 2016 by Stan Stewart and muz4now, inc. All Rights Reserved. …
Suspended – an #improv #poem
Suspended in this Digression from The season that has Supposedly arrived, I hang between snow And sun. Drawn to each one In its own way, I hover. Distracted, each Longing takes Me further from what Is right in front of me Until desire and longing Come together, Making now and Now and now all that …
Influence (or How The Death of a Celebrity Can Inspire)
Influence and Inspiration Is it strange to discover that something or someone has been an influence on me and I didn’t realize it until they were gone? After all, humans like me only use about 10% of our brain so why would I be surprised that many things hold sway over me or inspire me …
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Sarcastic Side – #improv #poem
My sarcastic side Has been in full effect Leading up to Yuletide. I want to be serious, But there’s a mild Agitation That keeps eking up Through my soul And into my mouth. I can sometimes Keep my tongue from Pronouncing the words In an audible fashion. But occasionally They come out. And (obviously) When …