ResteemedWorking Title (MSP Creative Writing Curation)6일 전 by sunravelme62 in curationWorking Title (MSP Creative Writing Curation)Sighs do not only leave our mouths, they exit our eyes, as well - like crumpled clouds losing courage - unable to…
An Education Publisher Paid Me $2000 For My Poem :)19일 전 by yahialababidi68 in poetryAn Education Publisher Paid Me $2000 For My Poem :)That’s more than I’ve ever been offered for my poetry (or most of my books!) & I’ve just finished jumping up with my…
A (mixed) Love Letter to Egypt -- original pictures & poetry23일 전 by yahialababidi68 in the100daysofsteemA (mixed) Love Letter to Egypt -- original pictures & poetryEgypt, as I understand it, is a joyous child whose confidence has been shaken by repeated scolding and attempts at…
How to Make Chicken Soup @ Home -- Coronavirus Comfort Food Recipe (w/ pictures)27일 전 by yahialababidi68 in foodHow to Make Chicken Soup @ Home -- Coronavirus Comfort Food Recipe (w/ pictures)Preparing food during these days of Corona Virus Lockdown has almost become a sacrament. To begin with, food is…
100 DAYS OF STEEM : My Favorite Place To Eat...27일 전 by yahialababidi68 in the100daysofsteem100 DAYS OF STEEM : My Favorite Place To Eat...Even before the Covid scare, when it comes to cooking, Home is where the heart is... Between my wife and I, I'm the…
Traveling (in my mind) to Colombia -- with pictures to blow *your* mind :)28일 전 by yahialababidi68 in hive-184437Traveling (in my mind) to Colombia -- with pictures to blow *your* mind :)Since we're all under lockdown, I might as well travel in my imagination. Before this global health crisis struck, we…
The Impossible Love Story of a Great Poet & Philosopher (born on this day): Søren Kierkegaard29일 전 by yahialababidi68 in hive-148441The Impossible Love Story of a Great Poet & Philosopher (born on this day): Søren KierkegaardAerial Photographs of A Subterranean Labyrinth There are some writers in whom one can see one’s own possibilities.…
The Story of A Great Poet-Philosopher & His Impossible Love29일 전 by yahialababidi68 in loveThe Story of A Great Poet-Philosopher & His Impossible LoveAerial Photographs of A Subterranean Labyrinth There are some writers in whom one can see one’s own possibilities.…
100 DAYS OF STEEM - Weekly Photography Challenge #4 - Pigeons, pigeons, pigeons...지난달 by yahialababidi68 in the100daysofsteem100 DAYS OF STEEM - Weekly Photography Challenge #4 - Pigeons, pigeons, pigeons...As I write, pigeons are back cooing on my balcony, and it's music to my ears and a blessing. Previously, I raised…
Love Letter... to Life지난달 by yahialababidi68 in hive-148441Love Letter... to LifeOceanside Epiphany Stepping outside, it’s not precisely sun we’re after or the illusion of perfect stillness…
Weekly Photography Challenge #3 -- Fruit and Veg -- Guess What I'm Preparing ?지난달 by yahialababidi68 in the100daysofsteemWeekly Photography Challenge #3 -- Fruit and Veg -- Guess What I'm Preparing ?When in doubt, bake ! Sweet potatoes are not only good for you, they're delicious :) Add some regular potatoes for…
Does Poetry Matter? I respond in a new book...지난달 by yahialababidi68 in hive-148441Does Poetry Matter? I respond in a new book...Years ago, upon the invitation of an American poet and thinker I admire, H.L. Hix, I participated in a project that…
Weekly Writing Challenge #3 -- My Favorite Meal(s)지난달 by yahialababidi68 in writingchallenge03Weekly Writing Challenge #3 -- My Favorite Meal(s)A wise old bird, philosopher/mystic Blaise Pascal once said: “In difficult times carry something beautiful in your…
In the Age of Covid -- I've been invited to do this video reading, for my old school in Cairo, Egypt지난달 by yahialababidi68 in hive-148441In the Age of Covid -- I've been invited to do this video reading, for my old school in Cairo, EgyptSo, I was contacted by the school that I graduated from (nearly 30 years ago!) in Egypt, Cairo American College…
Only in the Age of Covid19 ... I'm Invited to Read at a Poetry Festival, Virtualy2개월 전 by yahialababidi68 in hive-148441Only in the Age of Covid19 ... I'm Invited to Read at a Poetry Festival, VirtualyI’m grateful to be invited, just yesterday , to participate in the Bridgewater International Poetry Festival :)…
My Favourite Possession - Weekly Photography Challenge #2 (+ an original poem)2개월 전 by yahialababidi68 in photographychallenge02My Favourite Possession - Weekly Photography Challenge #2 (+ an original poem)I don't, really, value material things... maybe, a book, or a photo, here or there. But, I don't have one thing that…
My New Book, "Revolutions", Is Now Available on Amazon :)2개월 전 by yahialababidi68 in hive-148441My New Book, "Revolutions", Is Now Available on Amazon :)Brave New Week, Friends I’m happy to announce that my new book, “ Revolutions ”, is now available on Amazon ( &…
Short Easter Poem (I wrote) & Easy Sweet Recipe2개월 전 by yahialababidi68 in hive-148441Short Easter Poem (I wrote) & Easy Sweet RecipeIt’s raining, I’m restless & have been watching junk tv all afternoon. No concentration to do anything else, but…
Care for the Soul2개월 전 by yahialababidi68 in loveCare for the SoulTo those wronged by others or wounded by life, this reminder: Whoever fights monsters should see to it that, in the…
There is no rest in this life...2개월 전 by yahialababidi68 in hive-148441There is no rest in this life...“To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.” —Pema Chodron…