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The Poetic Zeal (Hardcover)
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Overtime I've learned the nature of purpose. In theory, we all
pursue life seeking some form of validation. What cultivates
uniqueness? What empowerment can we offer the world? How can we
improve ourselves? These questions have sent me on a provocative
journey- The Poetic Zeal. This literature is presented in five
categories. The first chapter illustrates self- reckoning. In my
teen years my mother would always tell me, "Son, success is not
determined by where you come from- it's about where you are
going."Mothers it seems know best. However once in college, I put a
slight twist to her saying. I have a faith that success is not only
measured by where one is going or from. It's about what you want in
life and the desire to achieve goals will ultimately lead you to
the success.Sometimes life's experience has led me to believe that
sticking with the program and staying where you are was the
virtuous act. In my continued battle of that assertion, I come to
the conclusion that the threat of regression is greater than the
fear of subjection. Nevertheless, I've acquired the instinct to
accept trails and tribulations of the past as a lesson, while
acknowledging the present and forgoing the future. Expressions in
Japanese calligraphy (Shodou) are great examples of poetic method.
The Western absorption of this art influenced the development of
haiku. Haikus are a structure of three stanzas with a distinct set
of syllables (respectively 5, 7, and 5.) In relevance to the facets
of form, the second chapter of this book features a composition of
haiku's.The third chapter addresses the predominating and prevalent
issues within society. Life in the ghetto was a growing pain (i.e.
frequent candle lit shrines, the infeasibility of educational and
economic advancement and the ever present dilemma of identity.)
Initially I had reservations not to include societal topics in my
work. I thought harping on controversial issues would diminish from
the art of poetry and could project as condemning. The focus of
this section is not to condemn but to shed light on the neglected
corners of society. For the most part, I believe the overall
struggle for a democratic livelihood is something we all should
aspire to achieve.The third part of this manuscript acknowledges
war and pays tribute to the sacrifices thereof. As an Iraqi war
veteran I've experience close hand the impact in fighting overseas
and can identify with its affect. Leadership within our system of
government is a constant balancing act. Despite political turmoil
and its mandates of approach, our service members are the true
granters' of the free world.The deliverance of former
Vice-President Al Gore warns that our planet has a fever. In
figurative sense our subtle differences and worldly conflicts
fueled through prejudice, greed, pride and profits contributed to
this infection. In fact they are the infection. But whatever
happened to compassion? The final part of this manuscript is my
take on empathy and the arts. Parts of this section are sensually
expressive while others are morsels of artistry.
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