Things may still not be great. We are still dealing with a pandemic and more people are getting sick. There are a lot of strong feelings about that. But I always think a change of scenery can do us a world of good. That’s why I’m asking you to “Stay On The Train”. My next book “Drink Nature” is just getting the finishing touches…readying it for the publisher. Website: https://www.kazakers.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8182537479

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You’ve heard of SAD: seasonal affective disorder, well, I talk about YAD: yearly affective disorder. Or the things that get to us creatives and deep thinkers. It’s a bit tongue-in-cheek, hopefully not foot in mouth. Enjoy! Website: https://www.kazakers.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8182537479

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I was in Portland, Oregon sitting outside at a little sidewalk café. It had a very large umbrella, thankfully. Seemingly out of nowhere it started to pour rain. I observed people scurrying around. I also was, as the poem says, caught without any rain gear. Then another day I was at home, it was raining and I watched my trees in the backyard. Those two experiences have been combined to make one poem. Spring Rain Caught in spring rain

without Wellingtons,

without an umbrella,

without a raincoat.

Rain on my face.

Rain on my clothes.

Rain-soaked hair.

The smell of the grasses,

the glistening of the leaves,

Lizards scurry to hide,

only to reemerge

when the sun appears.

The wind that precedes the rain

coaxes swiftly moving clouds

as they change from

white to grey,

to the darkest of steel

Mesmerized

into a trance-like state

I observe palm fronds sway,

then dip and bend in the breeze.

Invisible gusts shudder the

branches.

Butterfly palms brush the sand

back and forth,

back and forth

tracing wispy, feather-like

patterns.

Raindrops imprint

tiny circles in the sand

and nurture the flowers

trees, bushes and grasses

into full bloom and blossom. ©️KaZ Akers. Website: www.kazakers.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8182537479 New Book coming this summer: Drink Nature ©️ KaZ Akers

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It’s World Poetry Day! For me every day is world poetry day. But I’m excited that there has been a day designated to celebrate this most expressive written and spoken art form. Where would we be without poetry? I dare say all the worse for it. I talk about a lot of forms of poetry here. Some that may be new to you. I guarantee you WILL have a favourite. Thanks for listening! Website: kazakers.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8182537479 Here’s a little incentive: be the 50th person to email me after listening to this episode AND you get a FREE copy of my book!

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I love Haiku. A lot of people have heard of it. But not many people have heard of Senryū, the sister of Haiku. I adore Senryū. The reason? Because it examines our human idiosyncrasies and it can have an ironic or satirical tone. I fancy myself both ironic and satirical. So here are two Senryū and a little explanation of this Japanese poetry form. Book: Singsong Crows And Alphabet Soup©️

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Welcome to the THIRD season. It has been one hell of a crazy time for the last few weeks, months, years. The Yin and Yang, dark and light, up-and-down, chaos and catharsis. Thus, the newest of names for my podcast. I think THIS is it for all the changes here. The really good news is I’ve been designated “resident poet” for The Pro-Age Woman eMagazine. You can find it here: https://www.proagewoman.com As always you can find my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8182537479. AND take a look at my website here: https://www.kazakers.com.

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Life all over the world is challenging. It’s challenging right here in my backyard. Sometimes I wonder, though, is it really? How am I looking at it? How is my writing allowing me to address it with tenacity and determination? Can I see the Yin and Yang of it? I think so. Hear me out. Website and book: https://www.kazakers.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/8182537479

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I have mixed feelings about a YouTube channel in general. BUT poetry is SO important to me that I decided to take the leap and see how it goes. It has the same name as this podcast and I’m going to discuss in person a lot of the same things I discuss here only you’ll get to see my face and facial expressions, which can be comical. It’s all about the language and the writing. Have a listen. Website and book: https://www.kazakers.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/8182537479

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I send out a frequently infrequent newsletter on whatever comes to mind. The newest one addresses the new year, my work with an accountability partner and… Drum Roll… my commencement teaching meditation; but this time online. It’s free! What’s better than that? I will address meditation for writers and poets but also for people in general. So everyone is welcome! The Goods: https://www.kazakers.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/8182537479

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