Book Shelf Revisited: Learning Poetry

I happen to like a lot of different kinds of written work. As you've well noticed I'm sure if you're a regular reader, if you're not, welcome on board ^_^.

When I was in college I was introduced to something called Poetry Slams, the idea of which puzzled me slightly. Why would people be slamming poetry? And then we watched some video footage, and I was amazed! This was something new, and wonderful to me.

I was blessed to have the chance to see one of the artists perform live at my college. (And some of his work is amazing, just from a literary appreciation view, so seeing it done live and seeing what it was meant to sound like in person was great.) Today I figured that I'd start rounding this blog out, into a more cross genre creature (slowly as it may be) by adding one of his books of poetry to the mix.

What Learning Leaves
Taylor Moli
74 pages

I've had my copy of this book for 6 years. I've shared it with a few people, but it ended up in storage at one point and it recently came out. The poetry contained between the pages covers a variety of topics, but the ones that most people will relate to or understand are the ones concerning school.

"Like Lilly Like Wilson" is one of my favorite poems in the book. It looks at the way people use the word like, even when it isn't necessary. Teenagers will likely find amusement in the words, and an understanding as well. That sometimes, there's a limit.

Taylor Moli has put out more poetry since then(of course) and has his own website, If you're intrigued or even just a bit curious please head on over and take a look. http://www.taylormali.com/index1.html

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Originally posted January 3rd, 2012 at http://thebookshelfgoblin.blogspot.com

Music Monday : Better Late Than Never

 I'm sorry. I am trying to get back into routine but so far I've got nothing settled. But I will as soon as I can get one thing to be done on time.

This week will pass. Everything will be ok. Just remember it is ok. You Got this.

Bebe Rexha - I'm Gonna Show You Crazy

Elle King - Ex's and Oh's

Meghan Trainor - Credit

Maroon 5 - If I Never See Your Face Again

Katy Perry - Smile

Music Monday : Have to Start Somewhere

 I've been a bit off the past few months. There's been a heck of a lot on my mind. But from what I've been able to see of the world at large, I am not the only one. We're all dealing with a wide variety of emotions, and we all handle them differently.

I admit to having trouble handling mine in general. 

Over the past two months while there have been fewer restrictions we've been having small D&D games. Nothing that would put us at risk, but enough social interaction that I'm not going out of my mind as badly as I have been.

But I'm still losing my mind. There are so many variables that I can't control, regardless of what I try. There's no way to control everything.

But we'll be fine. It's always going to be fine. That's all we can hope for. 

So how about some music, a bit late, I know. But I have to try and get back some normalcy now.

Margaret Whiting & Jimmy Wakely : Slipping Around

Dolly Parton : 9 to 5

The Go-Go's : We Got The Beat

Johnny Cash : Fool's Hall Of Fame

Cheers : Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots

What's on Screen : Adding To My Collection

 I know I haven't really posted about what I've been watching lately. That's partially because I haven't been watching much. I've been having trouble focusing. BUT! I have gotten a few additions to my film collection recently. So I figured I would just add them to my movie list while also acknowledging their newness.

There's a variety of choices, animation as well as live films. I'm so excited to get to watch another holiday special about Anytown. Plus it's always nice to expand the collection. Do you have any recommendations for things I may want to add in the future?

Carrie

The First Season of Get Shorty

The Return of the Living Dead

The Gift of Winter

Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom

Snoopy, Come Home

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Seventh Season of 'Allo 'Allo!

Book Shelf Revisited:Not for the General Audience

Now I know my reading habits seem to be rather, sporadic. I don't read just one genre, and I don't stick to certain lengths or story types. That would make reading boring.

Anyway, today's recommended stories are more for adults than for younger readers. I do apologize if you were looking forward to hearing about something for kids today, but we'll do a post just for them soon.
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Cinderella's Wedding Night
by Tony Murfin
16 pages

This story looks at something that is normally left out of the old fairytale of Cinderella. It goes over a lot in it's short number of pages, and makes the story feel that much more grown up.

You get a glimpse at aristocracy, not necessarily in a good light. The author reveals odd desires from the Prince. And just what did happen to that glass slipper in the end? This is the story that explains one possible outcome.

Not intended for young readers at all. High School age readers, might be ok, but I strongly recommend that if you do let youth read this you read it as well.
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The Pause Ghost
by Joshua Scribner
30 pages

This is the only story in todays post that isn't sexual in nature. I know that means I should have saved it for a different day all together, but It's nice to have something here for readers that don't like smut. (no the other stories aren't THAT bad, but I'm rationalizing the inclusion of this story.)

This story takes you into a home, where there are 2 boys. We get to see their family christmas, as well as their favorite present, a casette playing stereo. But there's a problem with it, it pauses itself while they sleep.

This story is interesting because it gives a quick glimpse at family dynamics, as well as how family members deal with tragedies. Can be read by young adult readers without fear of them being traumatized. Not sure about younger readers though.
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A Twisted Bard's Tale
by Selena Kitt
36 pages

This story is a fresh look at the story of Romeo and Juliet. The author reveals her impression of what may have started the families to feuding together. And rather than spoil the reason, I will simply say that it had nothing to do with death.

This story is not for young readers, and a knowledge of the basic plotline of Romeo and Juliet is recommended as it will give some depth to the story that on it's own it would likely lack.

I classify it as adult because of it's content. I would also classify it as alternative lifestyle literature because of the type of sexual content included. This is not a bad thing, but just a heads up for those that prefer the writings of Shakespeare.
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Toe Tag
by Jr. Pau Bens Paul G.
40 pages

I don't remember this story actually being 40 pages long when I read it, but that's what it's telling me it is now. This story isn't intended for people with weaker stomachs. Not because it is gory, but because there are a few moments that might not be suitable for all readers.

The story itself is about a man that works at a shoe store, and his view on other peoples feet. Mind you as the story progresses we learn just how far he'll go to find the perfect pair of feet.

I would classify this as adult. There are hints at a fetish(ok strong hints). I dislike that it makes the fetish out to be 'bad' but, it's the Authors Story, not mine.
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Now remember if you read any of these, that some of them have a different feel than the fluffy stories i read frequently. But don't consider that a bad thing.

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Originally posted November 10th, 2011 at http://thebookshelfgoblin.blogspot.com