Category: Elevaqua

  • Tiny Poems With Big Bang Power

    Dear Lovestar,

    I was challenged to write a haiku.

    I only know a haiku is a type of poem of Japanese origin that consists of 3 lines. I also know that I don’t know what a haiku is.

    But I was challenged to write a haiku.

    I used to think haiku wasn’t poetry. How could you possibly have a poem in three lines?

    But, my mind has expanded.

    I still don’t know how to write a haiku!

    But before I start to count syllables, I will practice writing a poem in 3 lines. ( I know haiku couts syllables per line, but I don’t know the specifics yet)

    This practice will solidify in me the idea that 3 lines could be an entire thought and can really pack a punch.

    Mini poems. Three lines but not haiku!

    Translated to Spanish and English below
    I think about Love,
    Out comes a word;
    My voice is for you.
    A poet confirmed on X that I was correct, and indeed, poetry is helping him learn words in Spanish.
    Connecting to the Mother is connecting to her children and vice versa ✨️ 😌 ☺️
    Vivamos y Amemos es el poema 5 de Catulo el poeta romano. Si no conoces el poema, lee mi blog post con traducción de este super famoso poema mediate este link a mi blog en Español.
    Link to my Spanish poetry blog.
    Another simplification of a poem I wrote for the Vivamos y amemos ebook I created in Spanish. It was just way simpler translating from Latin to Spanish, but I’d love to find the right words to translate it to English.

    Vivamos y Amemos. Mi ebook de la traducciones del super famoso poema romano del poeta Catulo. Link abajo:

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1723688514/amor-y-pasion-como-interpretar-poesia?ref=share_v4_lx

    A poem I wrote for Catullus and Lesbia for my Vivamos y Amemos Ancient Roman poetry ebook.
    The idea of poetries in the wind mixed with the ancient stream. Inspired by a storm that was picking up outside.
    Directly inspired by the famous José Martí verse in Spanish. On X, these are replies to the poems that inspired them. Find me as @evelovestar @profeSteve1701 is a poet, and @RealisticPoetry is a poet community where poets collaborate.
    Poema inspirado por José Martí. El poeta @ProfeSteve1701 también escribe poemas en Español.
    Another baby of the powerful poem “Poetries in the Wind”
    And the other side of the conversation with the wind. Another baby of “Poetries in the Wind”
    This poem is a response to “Islands of Pain.” I was interviewed by a poet on X today, and we talked at large about the meaning of the poem.
    This was our interview, and it was a profound conversation about our experiences with poetry, Elevaqua through poetry, and an in-depth explanation of my poem “Islands of Pain”
    To counter the issue with us becoming Islands of Pain, I suggested that we build a bridge over the water if we like solid things. In the poem, I declared that I’d like to shake the tectonic plates, and this imagery means the hidden, secret connections that connect all humans that we can’t see.
    Same concept as above to get over the waters (same concept as elevaqua and, you’ll see this word again)
    In response to a poet on X
    Irony
    Rewrote this previously shared quote to a 3 line poem
    Again, with “Islands of Pain” because it’s my most meaningful poem.
    Brota is a gorgeous verb, and it’s what a spring does as it’s coming out of the mountain. I don’t know if there’s an equivalent as gorgeous in English. I’m looking for a similar old English word, but it may be something entirely different.
    Inspired by a specific look in Bruna Brasil’s eyes before she defeated her opponent in today’s UFC
    Letting go and surrendering

    Which one spoke to you?

    Experimenting with poetry,

    Eve

  • Islands of Pain vs Elevaqua

    Dear Lovestar,

    I met a bunch of incredible poets in Twitter/ X, and my power of expression grew from connecting and discussing with our characteristic depth and poetic flair.

    Suddenly, I was able to write the poem I’ve been writing in my head for months. I remember when I made the realization (crafted this metaphor) that we’re all islands of pain. I was in a deep conversation with my beloved.

    Find me as @evelovestar, and as much as possible, I share my friends’ poems. Or if you love poetry, let me know, and I will share.

    Today, I bring to you the jewel of my crown. This baby is not only my longest poem (is it?, it’s the longest good poem…)

    This is the most meaningful poem I’ve ever written.

    This expresses these ideas:

    We are all hurting yet don’t talk about it.

    We have become islands separated by the waters which are our unhealed emotions.

    Let us shake the tectonic plates to connect again! To shake The tectonic plates means to go deeper than the pain (which is the sea) to connect.

    Islands of Pain

    Secretly, I was hurting deeply,
    My secrets I couldn’t share.
    Deeply, I was hurting secretly,
    Certain others couldn’t bear.

    I did not want to be a bother
    With my intense feelings
    To the happiness of another,
    Thus, I kept secret my healings.

    I awakened to the science
    That everyone suffers pain,
    Though usually done in silence
    If they hurt again and again.

    This made me not feel alone:
    My suffering is nothing new.
    I’m not so strange after all,
    But this problem somehow grew.

    If we suffer all alone
    Unable to speak, no gain,
    Our personal suffering zone
    Becomes an ISLAND OF PAIN.

    Collective emotional pain
    Has created deep, deep oceans.
    We are floating, at times drowning,
    As islands in unhealed emotions.

    My family floats apart
    In a sea of emotional waters,
    This sadly breaks my heart:
    Archipelagos hurt their daughters.

    Though appearances are good,
    Deep down, we are hurting num,
    Connections severed by mood,
    And we accept it as the norm.

    And I would like to shake
    The tectonic plates
    In a love earthquake
    To connect as continental friends.

    ©evelovestar

    Let’s discuss the problem

    This poem explores themes of personal suffering, isolation, and the struggle to connect with others amidst emotional pain. It conveys a sense of solitude and the challenge of sharing one’s inner struggles while also recognizing that such suffering is universal.

    The imagery of oceans, islands, and archipelagos represents the vastness and isolation of emotional experiences, while the desire to “shake the tectonic plates” symbolizes a wish to overcome these barriers and foster deeper, more connected relationships.

    If you’re suffering like this:

    Try #Elevaqua a release of the emotional waters that make us feel like we’re drowing. I do this through poetry, art, journaling…

    1. **Seek Support**: Reach out to trusted friends, family, or professionals to share your feelings and experiences. Talking about your emotions can help you feel less isolated.

    2. **Foster Connection**: Build and maintain relationships with others who can empathize and offer support. Creating a supportive network can help reduce the sense of emotional isolation.

    3. **Practice Self-Care**: Engage in activities that promote emotional healing and well-being. This could include therapy, meditation, journaling, or creative expression.

    4. **Promote Empathy**: Encourage open conversations about emotional struggles within your community or circle of friends. Creating a culture of understanding can help others feel less alone in their experiences.

    5. **Address Relationship Dynamics**: If emotional distance exists within family or close relationships, consider having honest and empathetic discussions to address and improve these dynamics.

    With this poem, I not only wanted to point to a problem,

    I’d like to also pose a possible solution.

    Let’s shake the tectonic plates, which symbolize the deep, unseen connection between each one of us.

    With love, light, and catharsis,

    Eve