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Concord poet publishes first collection
“I did not know I could write a poem until I was in my 40s,” Matthieu Devaux says.
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Abbott's new poems trace life's journey
“For me, writing poetry is an activity of the soul,” says Abbott.
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Teachers fostered poet's calling
When Robert Abbate looks in the mirror, he sees a writer. It’s been that way since he was a kid. Looking back – he gives his teachers credit for encouraging him to become the writer that he is today. “I decided I wanted to be a writer in elementary school,” Abatte recalled. “My fifth grade teacher…encouraged me to write stories. But poetry came to me later in middle school and high school.”
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Poets interest in writing started at an early age
Jessie Carty grew up thinking about poetry.
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POETRY CORNER: Student focuses on simple things in her poetry
Carrie Anne White loves to write poetry. Even so, she has not had much time to participate in this April’s National Poetry Month celebration.
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POETRY CORNER: Losing a parent is always difficult
For Harry Calhoun, enduring the death of both of his parents within a span of 11 months left him seeking answers to life’s toughest questions. During these challenging times, Calhoun turned to poetry for comfort.
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Concord poet finds unique way to express gratitude, tackle tough issues
Dan Hardin has found a special way to say 'thank you' to people who have positive influence on his life. He writes them a poem.
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Poet gets inspiration from scenic views of nature
Helen Losse has a window to the world. And she’s not afraid to use it.
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The world can be a challenging place
Watching just five minutes of the nightly news, for instance, is often too disturbing to endure. House fires, murders, car accidents, violence — the list of human pain and suffering can seem endless.
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Hardest working poet around
Scott Owens might be the hardest working poet in the area.
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High school senior uses words to cope with difficult situation
Chelsea Hinson is one of these seniors. A member of the class of 2010 at West Stanly High School, Hinson is planning to join the military after finishing high school this Spring.
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Celebrate poetry, in April and yearround
April is National Poetry Month. All over the country writers, readers, teachers and students are celebrating the power and beauty of poetry.
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Mount Pleasant poet finds meaning, muse in ordinary things
We are surrounded by wonder. But sometimes it gets hidden by a strip mall. Or a cell phone tower. Fortunately, Lorri Barrier knows where to look to find meaning among the mundane. And she's happy to share what she sees.
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Black Dog, by Roger Elliott
Poetry by Roger Elliott
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Smiling Child, By Roger Elliott
Poetry by Roger Elliott
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Poetry Corner with Roger Elliott
While the cynics among us see February 14th as little more than a marketing gimmick designed to sell greeting cards and diamond rings, there are some who view this national day of overpriced roses as something more.
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Shades of Summer, by Roger Elliott
Poetry by Roger Elliot.
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POETRY CORNER: Teacher finds inspiration in nostalgia, weather
Mark Dunn loves cold weather. Or, more accurately, he finds cold weather inspiring. "If I had to point out something that inspires me to write, it would be the weather," says Dunn. "I know that sounds funny, but weather—especially cold, crisp, gray days—jars memories loose."
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Poet inspired by majestic views
Fowler appreciates that the art of writing can help preserve an image – and capture something meaningful at the same time.
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POETRY CORNER: Coffee, words inspire this poet
Maureen Sherbondy loves coffee. And she loves writing. So it is not a surprise that she seeks ways to combine the two. "I write six days a week," she explains. "In the morning after I've exercised and had lots of coffee. I revise my work in the afternoon."
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POETRY CORNER: Patchwork Quilt
A poem by Anita Taylor.
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Is the Internet killing language?
The beauty of language being preserved in poetry. Thanks to Facebook, Twitter, and our fascination with texting and chatting, many of us find ourselves writing more than ever! As we compose and send millions upon millions of text messages each day, the volume of written language making its way around the world is utterly staggering.
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Local poet inspired by past
Lynn Glover has witnessed a variety of scenery changes over the years in Cabarrus County. And Glover, who loves to spend his time writing and playing golf, has found a way to share his memories of this growing region.
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Submission guidelines for Independent Tribune poetry column
Interested in seeing your poetry published in the Independent Tribune? Read on.
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