The next poem in my series for The Folklore Chronicles, a poetic journey inspired by Taylor Swift’s album, is a piece for the song “invisible string.” the clues I didn’t see I always dreamed of sharing my spoton Hollywood Beach with someone special.tell them about summer days with friendsclimbing the ramp up to the lifeguardContinueContinue reading “invisible string: The Folklore Chronicles”
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illicit affairs: The Folklore Chronicles
Next on my poetic journey with Taylor Swift’s folklore album is a piece I wrote for “illicit affairs.” The last poem is here. Refrain You stared at me from across the rooman arrogant smile like you knewI’d risk it all for a single time with you.And I hate that you’re right. You stare at meContinueContinue reading “illicit affairs: The Folklore Chronicles”
The Folklore Chronicles: this is me trying
Continuing my journey through my Folklore Chronicles poetry, this is a piece for “this is me trying.” The last poem is here. the right track you’re a bright kid with a Bright Futurestay on track and go to college and youcan have any job you want and onceyou have a good job you can buyContinueContinue reading “The Folklore Chronicles: this is me trying”
The Folklore Chronicles: august
I’m a couple of months late for my poem based on Taylor Swift’s “august,” but oh well. Time is a construct anyway. You can find the last piece from my poetic journey in the Folklore Chronicles here. Mine to Lose Oh, how that August summer slipped away.Nights of High School Musicals and 100chicken McNuggets. DaysContinueContinue reading “The Folklore Chronicles: august”
The Folklore Chronicles: seven
Next up on the Folklore Chronicles tour is my piece for the track “seven.” See my last post for “mirrorball” here. I still picture you you invited me to your house because we liked playing togetheron the playground at school but my parents said no. why? she lives just around the corner i can seeContinueContinue reading “The Folklore Chronicles: seven”
The Folklore Chronicles: mirrorball
*TVD Damon Salvatore voice* Previously on the Folklore Chronicles… Just kidding. But really, check out my last post for “my tears ricochet” here. Looking Through the Glass When the lights go out and the luster fadesI’m still here, swaying to the music that’s no longerplaying. I shined so bright for you but you left mebehind.ContinueContinue reading “The Folklore Chronicles: mirrorball”
The Folklore Chronicles: my tears ricochet
Last time on the Folklore Chronicles, a poetry journey inspired by Taylor Swift’s album of the same title, I featured a piece for “exile.” Today, I’ll review my piece for the song “my tears ricochet.” Here She Lies It’s gray and raining as they carry my casket down the frontchurch steps. Because of course. SoContinueContinue reading “The Folklore Chronicles: my tears ricochet”
The Folklore Chronicles: exile
Previously on my poetry journey inspired by Taylor Swift’s folklore album, I featured a piece for the track “the last great american dynasty.” We See What We Want I.honey, how could you leave me high and dry likewe never meant a thing? and now you’re with a manwho leans close to hear you whisper wordsContinueContinue reading “The Folklore Chronicles: exile”
The Folklore Chronicles: the last great american dynasty
Continuing my journey through poetry inspired by Taylor Swift’s folklore album. You can read the previous piece for “cardigan” here. Evenings At Holiday House Of course, they want to blame me.As if the fool didn’t already drink himselfsilly and overindulge on the pudding at dinnerevery night. They’re just jealous of all the funwe had. Fun!ContinueContinue reading “The Folklore Chronicles: the last great american dynasty”