Welcome to another MDW Thursday.
Today I am honored to feature another star
Matt Zaretsky
I met Matt a few months on Twitter. What a great place for introductions. I asked Matt how he got introduced. He told me the generic way "studying poetry and writing in class." Then something happened he started keeping a personal journal where poems came to life. His creative expression has grown from there.
"I like poetry as a form of art in that I can express myself freely. The only rule is that there are none. If I am going through rough times Or a bad day, poetry helps me get things off my chest when talking to someone simply doesnt cut it. The pen and paper are always loyal No matter what which is why I love go write because I always can. I applied early decision to sarah Lawrence college where I hope to get accepted and get an MFA degree in creative writing. The. I want to Get accepted into NYU Grad school and major in creative writing and take master classes taught by one of my favorite authors Susan Orlean."
Heart grinning
In the shower singing
Starts in my toes
Then the feeling goes.
Through my back
Tickles my ears
When I’m with you I have no fears
A walk with you
I wouldn’t miss for a thing.
I’m starting to think this is a really weird fling.
Cause we’ve been at this point before
At least a few times.
I’ve tried hard against it but this I am sure..
You are the girl I care for and adore.
I’m not saying I want you to be mine and me yours.
But lets take a chance, a drive, and explore.
Lets take a walk we’ve got plenty time to spare.
When you fall I’ll catch you ‘cause I’ve already been there.
We can take a trip to the beach or the shore.
And talk about school, the bitches and whores.
Its up to you
No stress.
We all have days when we are a mess.
If you were to know one thing please know that…
I’ll always be able to cheer you up..
With Harley, Boey, Casey, and Max the cat.
Next week we will celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. Here is a Thanksgiving Acrostic by Matt.
To whom it may concern,
His name must not be said.
At the family thanksgiving feast
Nobody mentions him but we all
Know the gorilla in the room all too well.
You are not here with us
On this day we give our regards. For
Until you bring yourself together you don't belong.
The Real Me
The real me wouldn't take the easy way out.
But he did.
The real me wouldn't yell at his father and mother.
But he did.
The real me wouldn't have got in that car.
But he did.
The real me wouldn't have been arrested.
But I did.
You may have noticed we have done several poetry features of young people aka teens. We believe that creative writing is a great expression. As our illustrious friend David Wilkins said last MDW Thursday, writing is one good way to express anger, fear etc rather than internalizing that emotion and self-destructing. If you know youth who are exploring creative writing , please send them our way.
Places you can find Matt:
http://matty5z.livejournal.com/
http://www.helium.com/users/592236/show_articles
Twitter @matty5z
Just so you know: Next Thursday in the US is Thanksgiving. Our favorite day (along with Super Bowl) to sit and eat alot. The part I have loved, since I was a child, was being together as a family (well the home baked pies were a winner too). Next Thursday I would like to put up a montage of Thanksgiving Poetry. (that includes anyone writing about what they are thankful for.) If you want to either link a poem in or send to our email: oneshotpoetry@gmail.com we can have a day to reflect on what we have (jobs, family, another day of life.) I am thankful for each of you and the outpouring of support.
