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Trapped

Posted on March 16, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

I’ve admired the work of Kina Grannis for awhile now. I love the edge of her voice and let’s be honest, she’s totally gorgeous. Today’s poem is inspired by Kina’s new song “The Fire” from her upcoming album Elements. I’m stoked to hear more of her original music and of course see what new poems she inspires me to write. But until the release of the album, I implore you to check out some of her covers on YouTube and give a listen to “The Fire” as well.

As always, thank you for stopping by. I hope your weekend was magical! Come by next Sunday for more musically inspired poetry or drop by and say hi during the weekdays and on Twitter too.

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Posture

Posted on March 13, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

Inspired by one of my favorite quotes by Theodore Roosevelt:

Comparison is the thief of Joy.

Don’t let it trap you. Have a great Thursday! Feel free to say a quick hi below or on Twitter 🙂

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Be Concerned

Posted on March 8, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

This week I’ve favored the word “melancholy,” not quite feeling sad, not quite feeling happy, not quite sure what I want, conflicted, comfortable, and on edge all at the same time. This melancholy state has allowed me to take a few moments of introspection and reflect upon my goals, my hopes, and my confidence. Hearing the Twenty One Pilots song “Be Concerned” this morning, I felt drawn to the dichotomy of the music: the sense of purity that contrasts with the raw verse of the rap. I listened a couple times, and then before even perceiving that I’d picked up a pen, I’d written a poem.

Thanks for stopping by. If you have a second, check out the archives of all my Twenty One Pilots inspired poetry and give a listen to their music below. Also, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. What are you feeling conflicted about right now?

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Solid

Posted on March 7, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

This poem is a blend of old and new, the emotions of past and the verses of now amalgamating into a piece that allows me to reflect and forces me to reinvent the meaning behind the message. In other words, I edited it. As always, thank you for taking a few moments out of your day to stop by She’s in Prison. Don’t be shy; say a quick hello below or shoot me a tweet!

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The Untruth in the True Story

Posted on March 3, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

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Addicted to Disney

Posted on February 20, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

This one’s an oldie. I just watched Mirror Mirror, a silly take on Snow White starring Lily Collins and Julia Roberts, so it seemed like an appropriate throwback. It was published in Pastiche Magazine (a small online journal) last summer during my run as their featured poet for the month of July. It’s strange to look back at previous writings. It’s hard not to judge myself and also bittersweet to experience the emotions from a distance, especially poems that dive into dark scary places I never want to visit again. I think it’s important to look back though and see how far I’ve grown in so many aspects of my self and my work.

A question to my fellow writers:

Do you ever look back at old work and do you find it difficult to look at it objectively?

Oh, and follow me on Twitter. …please.

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Popcorn

Posted on February 13, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

Compliments

Image• Posted on January 24, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

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The Coffee Shop Series

Posted on January 20, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

…hidden in the recesses of my notebook.

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Home

Posted on January 12, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

Today is week 2 of my new Sunday series–poetry inspired by songs currently on my playlist! This poem is inspired by “Bigcitydreams” by Never Shout Never. If you have a second, check out last week’s poem too, inspired by All Time Low 🙂

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Invisible

Posted on January 5, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

It’s Sunday folks, which means it’s time for me to announce my NEW SUNDAY SERIES on She’s in Prison! The past 8 months have been dedicated to the Josh Dun Poetry Corner, a series inspired by the drummer from the band Twenty One Pilots. But with the new year I retired Josh’s Corner in a bittersweet culminating post, ready to leap into a new adventure.

So here it is…my new weekly tradition:

I will post a poem inspired by one (or two) song(s) on my current playlist. Every week will be a new band, so hopefully ya’ll can discover some great music and I can celebrate my favorites. Win!

Ready? Let’s go!

Inspired by:

“No Idea” and “Me Without You”

by All Time Low

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Out of Reach

Posted on January 1, 2014 by SHE'S IN PRISON

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Concealed

Posted on December 16, 2013 by SHE'S IN PRISON

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Trees

Posted on December 7, 2013 by SHE'S IN PRISON

Today’s poem is inspired by the Twenty One Pilots song with the same title, “Trees.” Their version forces me to reflect on the exact emotions I fight to hide from contemplation, but in that reflection I find the purpose to write my own verse and expel the words that imprison my confidence.