We are out in the lands of magic, there is nothing you cannot be. Walk around the soft grass and write stories about the lakes, use your wings that have remained hidden for so long, and fly away to heights that cannot weigh you down. You are meant for musings, you are meant to be kissed like a photograph found after ages. You deserve slow dances, you deserve smiles, you deserve to be heard and felt. You deserve to be like a music album where the lyrics are nothing but snippets from your life. You deserve to live your dreams, the same dreams that keep you going. You are a dream, please be around dreamers.
1. "Words hold immense power, each stroke of your pen possesses the ability to ignite the fire within you and inspire the world around you. Write with intent and watch as your thoughts dance across the pages, breathing life into every word, for it is in these moments of deep reflection that your true purpose shines."
2. "In the quiet spaces between ink and paper, lies an ocean of untapped creativity waiting to be explored. Dive deep into the depths of your imagination, let the waves of inspiration carry you, and watch as your words create magic that resonates far beyond the pages. Write fearlessly, for within your story lies the power to change lives."
3. "Writing is the symphony of the soul, an art form that unveils the deepest parts of who we are. In each stroke of the pen, we discover new facets of our existence, unraveling the mysteries and embracing the truths that lie hidden within. Embrace the silence, listen closely to your thoughts, and let your words become the orchestra that guides others towards self-discovery."
4. "Amidst the chaos of the world, writing acts as a refuge, a sanctuary where our thoughts find solace. Embrace the stillness, for it is within the hushed whispers of your mind that seeds of brilliance take root. Plant your ideas on paper, tend to them with love and dedication, and watch as they blossom into stories that touch hearts and ignite change."
5. "Within the labyrinth of our minds lies a treasure trove of stories waiting to be unleashed. Embrace the journey of self-exploration, for it is through your writing that you bring light to the uncharted corridors of existence. Write with purpose and conviction, and watch as your words carve paths for others to embark upon, forever changing the course of their own narratives."
A companion playlist; what about a companion album?
'Magic Lives in Girls' is my homage to Dance Fever by Florence + The Machine. Listen to the album in preparation for its release! Try to match the songs!
#artemismoonlace, from my book #everythingicouldnottellyou #eicntyVideo
💖 poem and art by me
💖 sharing reels of my poem from my book.
💌 Book available as paperback 🇵🇭 for PH print
💌 For international: available on amazon via amazon.com/dp/B09KF2F9KZ
💌 ebook/epub also available ✨️
SAVE THESE DATES! Excited to announce these upcoming readings this spring, online and in person. Hope to see you at some of them! Many thanks to all the organizers for making these events possible.
March 7, 7PM
Romanian Cultural Institute, NY
Reading at the opening of the SHATTERED exhibition, a collaboration project with Oana Maria Cajal in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and in protest against the heinous war
Featuring: Adina Dabija, Olena Jennings, Mihaela Moscaliuc, Adela Sinclair, Vera Sirota, and Claudia Serea
Details and RSVP: https://www.rciusa.info/events/shattered-symbolic-gesture-3
March 25, 4 PM
Broadstone Books Poetry Reading on Zoom
Featuring: Brenda Nichols, Meredith Trede, and Claudia Serea
Zoom link to be provided
April 7, 6PM
FBomb Poetry Reading on Zoom, hosted by writer Paul Beckman
Featuring: Alina Stefanescu, Lloyd Schwartz, Anton Yakovlev, and Don Zirilli
Zoom link to be provided
May 4, 6 PM
Broadstone Books poetry reading—in person
Jefferson Market Library
Featuring: Indran Amirthanayagam, Myra Malkin, Mary Tautin Moloney, Mervyn Taylor, Meredith Trede, and Claudia Serea
Hosted by Larry Moore, publisher of Broadstone Books
Details here: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/05/04/broadstone-books-poets