482 - An Ode to Birds

This poem was born during a "poetic bubble" (bulle poétique) at LucieBulle's stream, whose prompt was: what do the birds tell you?

In the allotted half hour, I composed the first Francophone version, which was not yet titled, and managed to rhyme only the first half of the poem; following which I decided to add rhymes in the second half, and the title suggested by Lucie herself, giving the second version.

481 - Marianne's Hands - A Poem

 

I initially composed this poem in French, back on 23rd October (2023). I encoded certain information there, including in certain compositional constraints that I chose. You can read the original here. 

In adapting, I had to sacrifice most of the rhymes, in order to keep it flowing. 

480 - Psychotherapy Nov 2023

Given my travel difficulties, I have had several psychotherapy sessions by phone, and yesterday's continued this tradition.

Before explaining the topics of our conversation, I detail what has been happening for several weeks and warn you, the subject is heavy, so a Trigger Warning follows.