Author: Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld is the founder/manager of Prolific Pulse Press LLC and a widely published poet and writer. She is an editor of numerous anthologies and for Fine Lines Journal. She is Poet Laureate Emeritus of Garden of Neuro Institute and is an organizer for Living Poetry in North Carolina. ProlificPulse.blog ProlificPulse.com
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Souls for Loaves

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

In dedication to the late, great Toni Morrison

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I found this wonderful site with 5 Poems by the late Toni Morrison

And this is my dedication:

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Souls for Loaves

In gratitude for souls
who wish to share their words
making life treasured
by simply placing their thoughts
in ways that challenge our lives

She speaks of the grains
simply stated yet so poised
touching deepest thoughts
and making the soul wonder
if there’s more to this blessed life

Weaving rich entwined
wheats own natural beauty
designed to enrich
more than the stomach but souls
as the heart strengthens its match

…..

This is in response to the Living Poetry prompt: Gratitude

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Poet Talk with James Anthony Ellis

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Poet Talk with Edwin Fairbrother as we learn about his debut poetry collection "Warheads" – Prolific Pulse Press Podcast

It's always great to meet poets and hear their stories behind their work. Here, I met with Edwin Fairbrother to discuss his debut poetry collection: "Warheads – Poems about War, Peace & Politics Learn more about Edwin Fairbrother here: https://www.prolificpulse.com/edwinfairbrother
  1. Poet Talk with Edwin Fairbrother as we learn about his debut poetry collection "Warheads"
  2. Writer Talk with Julie Esther Fisher with her latest novel "A Pearl is Just an Accident"
  3. Adele Evershed on "Red Threads and Silver Linings: A Woman's Life in Haiku" | Author Interview
  4. Writer Talk with Emma L. Sembly From Classroom to Children's Books — An Interview with Emma L. Sembly
  5. Mr. Krippet | A Children's Book About Hard Work, Kindness & Friendship by Emma L. Sembly
Book Reviews, Poet's and Events, poetry, Poets & Events

Poet Talk with Zaneta Varnado Johns

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Poet Talk with Edwin Fairbrother as we learn about his debut poetry collection "Warheads" – Prolific Pulse Press Podcast

It's always great to meet poets and hear their stories behind their work. Here, I met with Edwin Fairbrother to discuss his debut poetry collection: "Warheads – Poems about War, Peace & Politics Learn more about Edwin Fairbrother here: https://www.prolificpulse.com/edwinfairbrother
  1. Poet Talk with Edwin Fairbrother as we learn about his debut poetry collection "Warheads"
  2. Writer Talk with Julie Esther Fisher with her latest novel "A Pearl is Just an Accident"
  3. Adele Evershed on "Red Threads and Silver Linings: A Woman's Life in Haiku" | Author Interview
  4. Writer Talk with Emma L. Sembly From Classroom to Children's Books — An Interview with Emma L. Sembly
  5. Mr. Krippet | A Children's Book About Hard Work, Kindness & Friendship by Emma L. Sembly
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Beans and Rice – Dead Poets Live -Gwendolyn Brooks

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Day 1 of Black History Month – I am devoting a post each day to black poets. Here is a reblog about Gwendolyn Brooks.

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brooks.jpgGwendolyn Brooks, Consultant in Poetry, 1985-86 Image ID: LC-USZ62-107993
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1917-2000

When I took a poetry class last year, we studied one of Gwendolyn Brooks poems: We Real Cool. This was followed by a Meetup when she was the featured Pulitzer Prize winning poet. She was also the first black woman to be named Poet Laureate of the United States. Brooks wrote over 20 books of poetry as well as other works, including  a novel.

For Dead Poets Live I would like to devote the prompt focus on the works of Brooks.

Here is a link to tell you more about Brooks. Gwendolyn Brooks Biography

Following are some of my favorite Brooks poems:

The Bean Eaters

We Real Cool

The Lovers of the Poor

To see what Gwendolyn Brooks wrote in The Bean Eaters, I would suggest going to the link, due to respect of the…

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