Life Under Examination is the recently released poetry collection, by A.T. Glazki, which explores the full range of interpersonal relationships, with a blend of lighthearted satire and earnest, emotional expression.
It is now available through Amazon, Smashwords, or
the author’s site.
The preview poem below celebrates the power of creativity, in theme with the Blogger Book Fair!
Otherworldly Remedy
Gargoyles,
and witches, and pixies, and elves –
All are examples of our inventive selves.
The fey, the centaurs, the magic, the real –
It all shows who we are, how we feel.
All are examples of our inventive selves.
The fey, the centaurs, the magic, the real –
It all shows who we are, how we feel.
From
mountains to valleys, villages, and towns,
In every crevice enchantment abounds.
In every crevice enchantment abounds.
Amazing,
are they not? The realms we can travel,
Without ever leaving our castle or hovel.
The rich, the poor, the hungry, or sated –
We all can share the worlds they've created.
Without ever leaving our castle or hovel.
The rich, the poor, the hungry, or sated –
We all can share the worlds they've created.
Those
brilliant people – you know who I mean:
The authors, the poets, the painters you've seen.
The authors, the poets, the painters you've seen.
All
of those worlds that pour out of their souls,
Aching to fill all the heartbreak, the holes
That others’ deeds or others’ thoughts
Had created – those blemished spots.
Aching to fill all the heartbreak, the holes
That others’ deeds or others’ thoughts
Had created – those blemished spots.
Let
yourself travel, let yourself feel,
And let yourself question: what defines real?
And let yourself question: what defines real?
The
pixies, the elves, the gargoyles, the fey –
All do exist, in their own special way.
For what are our lives if they're not filled with magic?
They're pointless, and dull, and so very tragic.
All do exist, in their own special way.
For what are our lives if they're not filled with magic?
They're pointless, and dull, and so very tragic.
Travel
those worlds; let yourself live.
In worlds full of magic, you'll forget and forgive.
In worlds full of magic, you'll forget and forgive.
by A.T. Glazki.
Author Bio:
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Since then, A.T. has run a literary magazine, completed her Creative Writing degree, been published a few more times, and of course spent countless hours writing.
After a brief hiatus, she was a 2012 NaNoWriMo winner, which re-inspired her to pursue writing as a career.
Learn more about A.T. Glazki and her writing through her blog or follow her on Twitter (@AriaGlazki)!
Aria has a giveaway for the Blogger Book Fair:
Aria was visiting from the Blogger Book Fair - I will be posting at her blog today and at other blogging locations between the 22nd-26th July (see links below)
22nd July Caitlyn Nicholas http://www.caitlynnicholas.blogspot.com
Jamie Campbell http://jamiecampbell.com.au/blog/
23rd July Emily Tippets http://www.emtippetts.com/search/label/Blog
Penelope Reece http://penelopereece.blogspot.co.uk/
24th July Leslie R. Wright http://thebasementlevelfive.blogspot.co.uk/
25th July Aria Glazki http://ariaglazki.blogspot.co.uk/
Barbara Billig http://www.thenuclearcatastrophe.blogspot.com/
26th July Don Wooldridge http://www.donwooldridge.com
Thank you for hosting me, Emma!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice poem and it is nice to be introduced to another poet. I wish Aria all the best with her new book.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christy. Glad you enjoyed it!
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