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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Music Put Its Arms Around Me And Forced Me To Fall In Love

There is a quote by W.H. Auden that says, “music is the best means for digesting time.”

I wouldn’t doubt that because it has definitely got me through this quarantine, being trapped in my home with ample time to do while the spinning world takes a repose from the business of it all that it used to be. 

In this social distancing world where we are more and more creating these digital communities and finding time to learn something new every day, I have definitely been feeding my soul with purposeful creativity. Being in isolation made me realize how to access and control my superpowers better than I had before.


I have been unleashing my mindset through song and poetry. I have found different ways to give the world a taste of my skills. Music has found its way to dance quick circles around me and I had no choice by to simply jump in with a listening ear and a butterfly of speech to add my own creative juices into the universe. My time in quarantine has been a singing revolution from my heart because it has fueled me with confidence.

If music didn’t move me before this pandemic contagion, it has put its arm around me and forced me to fall in love with its sophisticated soul. It has been my wing of security. It has helped me to generate chuckles and smiles. And so, while I am trapped in my home, I seize every moment to listen to sultry voices of different instruments blaring through my amplified speakers and also, different podcasts and on-line seminars that have helped me to rise above the circumstances that the coronavirus has left us in which has helped me go gain more self-esteem and I am so thankful for that.

If you are like me and in these trying moments, music make you think differently, perhaps you might be interested in discovering some music sounds that you may not have heard before. Music has given me an overwhelming sense of comfort and I would like to invite you to check out this music playlist created by E.N.D.I.E. FIYA, which has made a positive impact on my world.

While every spoon-fed thought about the coronavirus is being served that sends me into a frenzy, this playlist has spread love around the world. It features music from different indie artists, and it is a great listen. I am also excited to have one of my songs featured in this playlist among the many other songs that are presented which I found to be through enjoyable and heightened the mood of encouragement that felt just right in these crazy moments we are facing.


So here is the link to it if you are interested in listening:  https://youtu.be/RJvEtD_aVYQ.  




Hope you enjoy it. God bless you and be safe out there. Much love!

Monday, April 13, 2020

"In My Quietude..." by Stephanie Jeannot

April is National Poetry Month. It is a month dedicated to celebrating the art of the many poets and poetesses in the world. 

My first experiences writing came in the form of poetic verse. I love to write and during this world crisis and in my quietude, I have found ample time to put my pen to paper and to just let my thoughts flow. 

I am sad that I have not been able to place my 2020 American Poets' Society National Poetry Month Poster on the wall of my classroom this year but I am happy to put some of my own poetry on to the wall of this blog and I hope that you will take the time to read it. This poem is entitled "In my Quietude"


In My Quietude

In my quietude
I have spent a good deal of time 
inside lately
The coronavirus has been 
attacking our livelihood lately

But I don’t take 
my blessings for granted
I still acknowledge and steward 
over each day that I am handed

Surely this COVID 19 
has shifted my thinking
I’m bombarded with so much news of it 
that has left me crippled broken

In my quietude, I wonder
How many can handle 
all this darkness with ease?
How can I truly operate 
through all of this in victory?

I don’t want to accept the idea 
that this is a losing battle.
This pandemic contagion has come 
and the earth it has rattled.

In my quietude, I have come to the conclusion that 
These are some of the darkest moments 
I have ever seen.
I’m affected by all the ambulance sirens 
and this shifting economy.

I can definitely say 
that I have been pierced with sorrow.
In the twinkling of an eye, 
I’ve lost so many that I won’t be able to physically embrace tomorrow

I am hoping that these dark times 
won’t sway my viewpoint of faith
I am praying that sooner than later 
this disease will get out of our way

I guess you can say with this quarantine 
I have quiet time dedicated to my thoughts
I am trying to overcome 
the circumstance of the coronavirus that haunts

The beat goes on 
even if I let the doubts of surviving take over
My hurts sting for the world 
as it continues to lose soldiers

In my quietude, I realized that 
I have faced many trials in my life 
but not like 2020
So many good times experienced 
stay frozen in my memory

I only hope to move from the empty cityscapes 
and get back on to non-virtual social track soon
I give credit to all my inspirers 
who keep me from totally being blue

And all the essential workers 
diligently working to save so many lives
And all the prayer warriors praying 
for healing over the world and for better times


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Thank you for taking the time to read my poem. I am a poet at heart and also have a few poetry books that you might find interest in reading. Please check them out here: Stephanie Jeannot's Author Page on Amazon