by Tim | Apr 13, 2025 | Poetry, Theatre, ThisDayInArt, Writing
On this day, we remember Samuel Beckett (1906–1989), the Irish-born literary visionary whose minimalist voice redefined the landscape of modern literature and theatre. A novelist, poet, playwright, and Nobel Laureate, Beckett left an indelible mark on the 20th century...
by Tim | Apr 3, 2025 | Poetry, Public Speaking, ThisDayInArt, Writing
On this day in 1957, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) made a bold commitment to defending free expression in literature by announcing its support for Allen Ginsberg’s poem Howl in the face of obscenity charges. The ensuing legal battle became a landmark case,...
by Tim | Mar 8, 2025 | Inspiration, ThisDayInArt, Writing
On this day in 1857, female garment workers in New York City took to the streets, demanding better wages, fair working conditions, and basic rights. The march was triggered by the harsh, unsafe working conditions in textile factories, where women were paid...
by Tim | Nov 2, 2012 | Blog, Poetry
DeniedEntrenched in our expectationsWe anticipate a resultPositive to our wantAnything less is defiedThe world can have other plansAn outcome unmatched Shock and terror tear usWhen we are deniedBroken of our hubrisWe must go with the flowNot allow a challenge to rout...
by Tim | Oct 26, 2012 | Inspiration, Norton, Poetry
Rhythm InsideThe heart sings a balladPassionate and verboseExperience and contemplationWrite the melodyEchoes of tears long shedRage and triumphMixed with peaceful joyCreate harmonies withinA toe tap, a finger snapDrawn into a powerful beatShrugging away the...
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