From the Poet's Own Voice
Poetry is a form of writing that is best heard from the poet's own voice. By hearing what a poet says and how he/she says it, we are able to grasp the essence of the poem. This week, I taught myself how to create audio recordings of my poems. I am so excited, because now I can actually share them with my family and friends as if I were sitting with them. What fun! In introducing my first recording, it seems appropriate to begin with The Oak and the Maple. This is a love poem of sorts, speaking of how some people come into our lives for a short time, but leave their mark on our souls forever. Listen to The Oak and the Maple here. And, for those who wish to read along -- THE OAK AND THE MAPLE Once upon a time, two trees grew side-by-side in the forest. On one, there grew a sturdy oak leaf and on the other a delicate maple. As spring warmed to Summer, they grew stretching themselves out to meet the o...