Poetry – Melba Christie at Poemattic

I’ll Just Put It Off Until the Next Life

21 Jul 201921 Jul 2019

I had a very profound dream about the afterlife and it reminded me I had written this poem which is somewhat related. I am now sitting in front of my…

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An Ode to the Best Odes

Thinking about the odes I want to write.

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Quotes that matter!

“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try to understand each other,…

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A Little Bird Told Me

17 Jul 201917 Jul 2019

A little bird told me “Listen only to what wise people have to say“ In a very alarming way I listened carefully to those I thought were smart But all…

Times Have Changed

13 Jul 201917 Jul 2019

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." - Andy Warhol “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to…

Haiku 201 by Melba Christie

10 Jul 201910 Jul 2019

A red robin stares at me and I stare back Nor she nor I move

This Is What I’m Talking About

6 Jul 20196 Jul 2019

We can change the world one child at a time they follow our lead they repeat what we say when you think they're not watching their eyes are open wide…

Haiku 200 by Melba Christie

5 Jul 20195 Jul 2019

Thunder rumbles A loud clap reminds us nature is in charge The source so great skies brighten so joyfully Listen carefully to the pitter patter of raindrops on the leaves. The…

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The House We Live In – My apologies to Frank Sinatra

4 Jul 20194 Jul 2019

I have been wrestling with how to celebrate July 4th (243rd Birthday of America) with a poem. I recently heard Amanda Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate recite her Independence…

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Another Haiku Moment of Mine

Haiku by Issa

29 Jun 201929 Jun 2019

My dear old village every memory of home pierces like a thorn

Breaking News…

A picture says it all

26 Jun 201926 Jun 2019

This poem is my cry for hope and forgiveness. I watched the news report tonight and it spattered the photograph of a father and his infant child drowned trying to…

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I Am Strong

19 Jun 201919 Jun 2019

This has been my mantra lately I do not really know how strong I am I want to be as strong as the oak tree where squirrels climb and somehow…

On Father’s Day – A Haiku and A Poem for You

16 Jun 201917 Jul 2019

A tall oak hovers high Sun rays slip through its strong limbs I remember Dad! Remembering My Dad My dad was not a very tall man. But he…

Haiku by Basho

12 Jun 201912 Jun 2019

How reluctantly the bee emerges from deep within the peony

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Welcome to Poemattic. Please email your submissions and I will review them for publication on the blog. I love uplifting, relevant poems, in all formats. Please submit your poem and any artwork in JPEG or PNG format. A short bio must accompany your submission.

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As I plan to publish a collection of poetry, please indicate if you would be interested in having your poem or poems included. If selected payment will be one copy of the publication. Updates about this new endeavor will be posted. Happy writing!

“If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry.” —Emily Dickinson

Poetry is an act of peace. – Pablo Neruda

Poetry is Life and Life is Poetry

-Melba Christie

“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.” —T.S. Eliot

“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.” —Carl Sandburg

“Poetry is the lifeblood of rebellion, revolution, and the raising of consciousness.” —Alice Walker

I’ll Just Put It Off Until the Next Life 21 Jul 2019
Originally posted on Melba Christie at Poemattic: There is only one life to live Sometimes, the one you get is too short or so it seems. People say all the time They do not have time for it all Or they ask Where has time gone? If this is happening to you Just put it…
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An Ode to the Best Odes 20 Jul 2019
Originally posted on Melba Christie at Poemattic: To Keats: I fell in love with an ode you wrote for I too love the fall most of all when leaves dress up in their best attire. ? And to you, Percy B. Shelley, Your Ode to the Skylark will be with me forever for I was…
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Quotes that matter! 20 Jul 2019
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try to understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin or his backgroundContinue reading "Quotes that matter!" […]
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A Little Bird Told Me 17 Jul 2019
A little bird told me “Listen only to what wise people have to say“ In a very alarming way I listened carefully to those I thought were smart But all I heard was actually a lot of stupid stuff While I tried the dodge the darts Poisoned with hatred, bigotry and words really rough IContinue reading "A Little Bird Told Me"
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Times Have Changed 14 Jul 2019
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Victor Frankl Times have changed; or have they? The last time I looked everything that matters remains the same. IContinue reading "Times Have Changed" […]
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Welcome to Poemattic. Please email your submissions and I will review them for publication on the blog. I love uplifting, relevant poems, in all formats. Please submit your poem and any artwork in JPEG or PNG format. A short bio must accompany your submission.

Upcoming Event

As I plan to publish a collection of poetry, please indicate if you would be interested in having your poem or poems included. If selected payment will be one copy of the publication. Updates about this new endeavor will be posted. Happy writing!

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