I wrote this during the height of Covid. It was certainly true then, and easy to understand why. I feel like people are loosening up again. I know I have.
From my journal
Infinity from my journal
Getting Published
I’m proud to announce that my poem “Self of Steam” will be published in Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology!
Thank you so much to Gabriela Marie Milton for this opportunity!
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Home Falls
This waterfall has been dry since spring. But we had about 5 inches of snow melt in a powerful rainstorm. I had a feeling that might have got it going and I was right. We’re so fortunate to have beautiful nature close to home.
From My Journal
Eclipse in a Dish
The Path of Small Achievements
I wrote yesterday about enjoying each small success with Tao of Thoreau: each book I sell, the pocket change I earn per edition.
I am developing a philosophy that goes with this: the path of small achievements.
About 5 years ago I decided to start going to poetry open mics. It was so much fun! I got to read my work and get applause, sometimes even hooting (my wife always counts the hoots).
Continue readingReality > Dreams
Ever since I was 12, I saw myself as a writer. Not just any writer, but one destined for fame, fortune and awards.
Well, those sure were impressive dreams. Sadly, my reality hasn’t quite measured up.
It turns out I like my reality better than those dreams. When I refresh the statistics on my Amazon dashboard, I get excited every time I sell a book. So, this morning when I saw this:
It made me happy.
Some days I don’t sell any. Some days I only sell one. Others, I sell a few. Recently I refreshed and the number jumped from 1 to 13! I literally couldn’t believe my eyes. I was so excited.
Forty-seven cents is not drop the mic money, obviously. I intentionally left the price point low. My goal is not the fortune of profit, but the profit that I hope my readers take from the wisdom of Tao of Thoreau. The thought that people I don’t know are reading my book is so much better than my fantasies of fame. These are real people, and real readers. Somehow, that seems bigger than my gigantic imaginings.
Mark Bozeman 