Singer, Poet, Activist

21 Sep 2012 20 Comments

by Sharp Little Pencil in POETRY Tags: 33 words, Activism, LGBT, Mental Illness, Sexual Abuse, Singers, The Work of the Poet, Three in One, Trifecta

Singer, Poet, Activist

Sings of love, peace, acceptance
Writes of mental illness, protest, LGBT alliance
(plus incest, sexual abuse and other taboos)
Acts to make the second shed its shame and
be embraced by the first

For Trifecta, we were asked to write about “three things in one,” in exactly 33 words. Also at my poetic all-in-one site, Poets United (proud to be a member!). Peace, Amy

20 Comments (+add yours?)

Renee Espriu
Sep 21, 2012 @ 17:29:12

Hear! Hear! Love what you do. http://reneejustturtleflight.com/2012/09/21/rolling-your-own/

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kaykuala
Sep 21, 2012 @ 20:36:37

So much social ills exhausting the time and effort of those concerned few. Good communication could be of help. Conservative elements tend to put barriers! Yes,good thoughts to ponder Amy!

Hank

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Roger Green
Sep 21, 2012 @ 21:15:18

sounds vaguely like someone I might have heard of

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Serena
Sep 21, 2012 @ 21:44:39

wow… so much said in 33 words! I love poems like this that punch in the gut and set the mind to roiling… you can’t be blase (with an accent over the e) after reading this!

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Lance
Sep 21, 2012 @ 21:44:53

This should be your business card.

wonderful

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Wisper
Sep 21, 2012 @ 22:11:51

This is taking on quite a bit in so few words. It speaks volumes for what you can do with more…

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brian miller
Sep 21, 2012 @ 22:57:58

as long as through it all she is an overcomer you know…smiles….we dont choose our life always….just what we do with it…

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lumdog
Sep 22, 2012 @ 10:43:36

I love how you put it all out there. And you do it so well through your beautiful poetry.

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Sherry Blue Sky
Sep 22, 2012 @ 10:51:07

Wow, you totally nailed it.

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Lucy Sparks (@TransgentleWife)
Sep 22, 2012 @ 11:54:37

Beautiful words. We sure do need more people like you in this world. Your honesty touches me.

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deanabo
Sep 22, 2012 @ 17:13:50

Great post. It really pulled at my heart strings.

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kenyagjohnson
Sep 22, 2012 @ 18:26:54

Love – being embraced by the first. Wow.

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R.L.W.
Sep 22, 2012 @ 20:50:36

Beautiful work. Love the last two lines.

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Stephanie B. (@B4Steph)
Sep 22, 2012 @ 21:25:18

Here, here! To be embraced by the first, shed its shame. Nicely done.

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El Guapo
Sep 22, 2012 @ 21:36:03

The depth you bring to these is astounding.
Great job!

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shakira
Sep 22, 2012 @ 23:56:39

Wow…great one! Kudos to you! What a wonderful being. Love your ending too! Great job! Keep up the wonderful work!
Have you a great and blessed weekend.
hugs
shakira

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ba
Sep 23, 2012 @ 00:34:38

oh, Amy – so deep in 33

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- barbara
  Sep 23, 2012 @ 00:35:31
  
  ha – fast fingers.
  
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Amy Harrison
Sep 23, 2012 @ 08:48:01

I totally understand mental illness I have bad anxiety and depression But writing helps Great stuff!
AmyBird x

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Sarav
Sep 24, 2012 @ 12:05:48

Amy, rocking the prompts again! That is a perfect 33 word summary

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