Two Poems Published at Grand Little Things!
I am delighted to share two of my poems, Murdered and Concubine, are published at Grand Little Things!
Grand Little Things is a flowering poetry journal that embraces writing about the big things in life as well as musings on the small things that make our lives whole.
Thanksgiving, I am told, originated in 1621 at a table where the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag tribe shared a feast that is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.
Most indigenous people do not celebrate Thanksgiving as it reminds them of the killing of millions of their people, the theft of their lands, and the attack on their cultures.
My feelings about the bloodshed that exists in every culture worked into Murdered and Concubine. Violence is something that exists, but how we choose to handle it is what matters.
To me Thanksgiving is simply a time to be think of the good things that have happened to us over the year and share gratitude with the people in our lives.
I know 2020 has been a rocky year for many of you. It is a good year for me.
I have had more time to pursue creative writing opportunities, more time to treasure connections, more time to try new things, and more time to spend with my family.
I invite you to enjoy Murdered and Concubine. Not all things last.
Murdered
Her laugh chased my heels
Past the willow tree
Where little frozen fairies . . .
Concubine
The sweat sticks things to my body
Bracelets of copper
Nightmares formed from . . .
Please continue reading here and feel free to share your beautiful thoughts!
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akam
I really liked the last lines of the first poem ‘ murdered ‘ , its beautifully written, do check this too https://societalens.wordpress.com/blog/
Susi Bocks
Yay, Jaya!! 🙂
Kelly Diane
Congratulations on being published again. Two such spine tingling poems.
Merry
Congratulations (as always) on another publication, Jaya! Well done. I always love to read your poems, they are so …. what I can say, ‘deep’? I enjoyed reading the poem x
Clarissa
Congrats on 2 more published works Jaya! That’s fantastic. You know this year has turned out pretty well for me too. I mean don’t get me wrong there are some not so great parts, but as you said, it has allowed more time for passions and talking with loved ones. Thanks for sharing!
bournemouthgirl
Congratulations on another achievement. You have been extremely successful with your writing, you have had some great publications. Thank you for sharing these great poems!
short-prose-fiction
Bravo Java, Congratulations.
Rishika Kakar
Ahh I’m reading another one of your works after so long! I was away for a while but this is such beautiful writing to return to. Congratulations for another publication. 💘
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Oh my heart is really melting while I read that 2020 has been a good year for you!
Embrace!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you kindly! I hope the year has given you some highlights too.
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Dear Jaya, some. I try to focus on good things among all the rest.
A very important thing happened in 2020 has been meeting YOU!
Jaya Avendel
🙂 Likewise. Your presence always make me smile.
glowsteady
So interesting to know where your inspiration came from for this, and a wonderful subject area. Both of these are brilliant, it’s really hard to pick a favourite x
alexfaithwrites
Sounds like such an interesting topic to write about, and great to show the other side of thanksgiving too!
Anika May
Brilliant news, I’m happy to hear it! Well done and congratulations ☺️
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
Lisa's Notebook
Massive congratulations on being published again, Jaya. And what two very different poems as well. I don’t think I can choose a favourite because certain phrases in both are so evocative 🙂
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Lisa!
Her
Congratulations Jaya, enjoyed reading both of them and previously published wedding.
Jaya Avendel
🙂 Thank you so much! I love that you checked out Wedding as well.
Her
My pleasure!
Michele Lee
I enjoyed reading your intriguing poetry, Jaya. 👏🏼
Sharing standout lines~
“I am lonely by choice
Staring in a broken looking glass”
and
“The weight of the gold around my neck is crushing me”
Jaya Avendel
Thanks for sharing the lines you loved, Michele! I appreciate all feedback. 🙂
Michele Lee
My pleasure!
Robin LeeAnn
Congrats!
barbaraleaver
Congratulations. Enjoying the moments of self, including writing and family connections are so important in a usually rushed world
Jaya Avendel
How right you are! Connections are things I hold so dear. 🙂
eob2
Congratulations 🎉
Thecaskconnoisseur
Just reading this, can just make you think of the year we’ve had, it’s not been an easy one, but we have to stay strong and be positive and think that next year will be a much better year 😁
Jaya Avendel
Looking forward, I agree, moves us forward!
Carla
Congratulations my dear 💯👌❤️🙏👌👌👌🎊
Ingrid
Congratulations and thank you for sharing, Jaya! I enjoyed reading these poems.
Jaya Avendel
Thanks so much, Ingrid!