5 Poems Published in Reflections & Revelations Anthology!
I am delighted to share five of my micro-poems, Preceding, Into Silence, Tinging, Awaken, and Satisfied, are included in Reflections & Revelations, the second anthology of poetry published by The Short of It!
Curated by Susi Bocks of I Write Her, the anthology brings together the best work from the past year of featured writing on The Short Of It, Susi’s online journal where succinct micro-poems are given the spotlight.
Around this time two years ago, three of my micro-poems were featured in The Sound of Brilliance, the first anthology Susi curated with work published on The Short of It. It is a delight to see the second anthology come to life!
About Reflections & Revelations
This anthology brings together the best work of the forty-seven poets and writers who were featured in The Short of It publication in 2022. Their words seek to leave you with rich impressions and deep truths. Each piece by the poets and writers presented in this collection shows us, with depth and succinctness, what was on their minds. Every one of their poems, as the title of this book suggests, brings to the surface their “reflections and revelations.”
About my Micro-poems
I have always loved micro-poetry, as it challenges me to be as clear and poetic as I can be in as few words as possible. Micro-poetry then is about delivering a powerful message that is swiftly read yet hopefully not forgotten.
Preceding, Into Silence, Tinging, Awaken, and Satisfied serve as micro-poems that stand on their own yet also feed into each other and can be read as a whole. Thus, I invite you to enjoy Preceding, the beginning of this poetic mini story.
Preceding, Published in Reflections & Revelations
I pluck hearts from the sky
Count pennies amassed in fortune
On the moss cold
Under my concrete touch
When I read of Shakespeare
I see the strings in Romeo and Juliet and
I pull them.
I invite you to enjoy Reflections & Revelations and carry the little messages and truths of this book with you into the coming summer. If you are so called, Reflections & Revelations is available through Amazon here.
If you wish to delve deeper still into the voices of this book, Susi has shared some lovely and interesting interviews with many of the poets from this anthology on her YouTube Channel. There are many voices worth discovering!
navasolanature
Congratulations!
Belladonna
Congratulations Layla!!! How awesome 💖💖💖 Love your poems so much!
Layla Todd
Thank you so much! ♥️
merrildsmith
Congratulations, Layla!
Conny
Congratulations, Layla 😊
Resa
Congratulations, Layla!
navasolanature
I love those pulling of heart strings! Congrats on your publications.
Pooja G
Congratulations, that’s so wonderful!
Dawn Pisturino
Congratulations, Layla!
Priyanshi Shah
Congratulations 🎉
Do share such features/platforms where I can also share my poems.
Thank you.
haoyando
Congratulations! Love the concept of micro poems, although I didn’t know about it until today. It sounds wonderful.
michnavs
Congratulations Layla👏🌹❤️
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
Congratulations, Layla, on the publication of your micro poetry. This whimsical poem touched my imagination and made me smile. 🙂
Layla Todd
Thank you deeply, Cheryl!
I'm All Booked Up YA
Congratulations Layla!
According to Chren
Congratulations!!
Raji (@journeyintofantasy)
Congratulations Layla!
barbaraleaver
Congratulations!
Lisa Orchard
Congratulations! That is great news!
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
Congratulations, Layla! How wonderful, and the poem you shared is beautiful! I look forward to reading this collection in the near future. 💞👏🏼
Layla Todd
Thank you, Lauren! 💞
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
You’re very welcome, Layla! 💗
D. Wallace Peach
Congrats, Layla. What an honor to have five poems published in the new collection. The one you shared here is beautiful. “I pluck hearts from the sky / Count pennies amassed in fortune” How lovely!
Eugi
Congratulations, Layla!
Mohamad Al Karbi
Wonderful poems from you – always. Congratulations
Layla Todd
Thank you so much! 💞
Cindy Georgakas
Congratulations on your magical well penned micro-poetry and being in Susi’s anthology, Layla. 💞
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Cindy! 💞
wordsandcoffee1
Congratulations!
Michele Lee
Bravo, Layla! Susi’s collections are fantastic! Short or long, your work is stellar! 🌟 Enjoy your summer break, if you’re taking one. 😊
Layla Todd
Thank you, Michele! I am looking forward to going home to Virginia for the summer and having a good time. 💞
Michele Lee
You’re welcome! I am so happy for you! A well-earned vacation!! I would love to connect with you when you return. 💞
Layla Todd
That would be lovely!! ❤️ 🌵
Michele Lee
It’s a date! 😊 In the meantime, I have the pleasure of enjoying your writing online. 🌟
Jacqui Murray
You are amazing, Layla. You get a lot of poems published. Congratulations!
Layla Todd
Thanks, Jacqui! 💞
Ingrid
Congratulations, Layla: a wonderful achievement!
Layla Todd
Thank you, Ingrid! 💞
Susi Bocks
Thanks so much for sharing with your readers, Layla! <3 I'm so happy you were a part of it! It's a beautiful book!
Layla Todd
Thank you for making the book a reality, Susi! 💞
Susi Bocks
<3
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
At the words “when I read Shakespeare” I was already with heart-shaped eyes!
My veery best compliments Layla! I suppose that micro-poetry is difficult because feelings and sensations hardlt can be contained in few words.
Layla Todd
Ah, thank you so much, Claudia! 💞
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
<3
michnavs
I just finished reading it..and i enjoyed it so much..especially your works..also of Joni, Ivor..
Layla Todd
Thank you! I appreciate this ♥️
Andrew McDowell
Congratulations!