I wish my emotions
could be boxed
or counted
neatly organized
by letter or number
but they chose
to slither
viscous and elusive
flowing into crooks
and crannies
until there is no more
place for the tears
to go but out
dressed to the nines
disguising themselves
as poems.
I have been blessed by your support, and your kind encouragement was the first step toward the publication of my book, “Magnetic Repulsion, 100 Poems From Desire to Disgust.” This books was years in the making as some of the poems were written years ago. Many new poems were added this year while gaining inspiration from a wonderfully supportive online poetry community: Poetic Asides. I began posting poems to Poetic Asides in April during their PAD (Poem a Day) Challenge. I have stayed connected with that group for almost a year now and have been inspired and encouraged through the voices of the other poets who share their talents on that site. You can look on my left sidebar pages to read some of those early postings that found their way into this collection of 100 relationship poems. The finished book is now available online at Amazon along with Barnes and Noble. The link to go to either site is: www.outskirtspress.com/magneticrepulsion
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Chad Rogers, star of Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Listing, has already received his copy! We chat on Twitter, and he kindly allowed me to share this picture and his comment, “I just received your book!! Thanks. Can’t wait to check it out!”
You can follow his latest updates on his blog: Chad Rogers Blog
Chad’s talent is easy to see. You may have to dig a little deeper to find mine.
I hope you are able to get your hands on a copy of “Magnetic Repulsion!”
If you do, feel free to leave comments here. If you would like to interview me, review the book for YOUR blog, or give personal feedback to your reader’s book group, leave your contact information in the comments, or email me at: phawkenson@ecasd.k12.wi.us
I look forward to your feedback.