Poetry Archives - Motiv8.me

Poem of the Day

Poem of the Day

by Lara Edwards - 9th July 20219th July 2021 0244

Annwyn (Other World) This is a story a take a yarn that will be spun out like a golden blanket that is made of straw but it is still magic a fairytale to be told listen you are safe and warm so let us begin we are all made of stories

Quote of the Day

by Jan Longshadow - 25th March 202125th March 2021 0165

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.”― Rainer Maria Rilke

Quote of the Day

by Access Press - 24th March 202124th March 2021 0165

“Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason.”― Novalis

Talking Poetry with Luke Durnell

by Jan Longshadow - 23rd March 202123rd March 2021 0134

Throughout this week, we are celebrating World Poetry Day here at Motivate.me and trying to catch up with as many of the different people that we work with who are involved in poetry. One of those people is Luke Durnell, who is joining us today to talk about all things

Quote of the Day

by Jan Longshadow - 23rd March 202123rd March 2021 0137

"If you cannot be a poet, be the poem."- David Carradine

In his own words: In conversation with Mark Eustice

by Jan Longshadow - 22nd March 202122nd March 2021 0564

As we continue to celebrate World Poetry Day (21st March),we revisit an up close and candid conversation with Mark Eustice, an accomplished poet and an instrumental figure in the creation of what was to become Motiv8.me and the first author to be published by us. Mark sadly passed away on

Quote of the Day

by Jan Longshadow - 22nd March 202122nd March 2021 0191

"Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words." ~Edgar Allan Poe

Bread in Captivity

by Jan Longshadow - 21st March 202122nd March 2021 01347

Children screaming happy screams, enacting dreams, my sons enjoy the sun outside. Upstairs, sunlight cuts through blinds - blind to what's happening in the world. The sourdough starter slowly rises with the sun, but the real work is not yet done - it's yet to become our daily bread - that's when the magic truly happens. For now, I sit

Quote of the Day

by Jan Longshadow - 21st March 202121st March 2021 0134

"Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility."~William Wordsworth

The power of poetry – breaking through barriers and embracing opportunities

by Jan Longshadow - 21st March 202122nd March 2021 01623

In celebration of World Poetry Day 2021, J.Allan Longshadow speaks to poet and spoken word performer Lara Edwards to discover how her love of poetry has helped her overcome anxiety, conquer fear and open up incredible new opportunities. J.Allan Longshadow: Lara, thank you for joining me, It’s a real privilege to