Category: poetry lessons

My process and an Essay on New Poem: fortitudine vincimus

Mar 6, 2025

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Nicholas Andriani

in Kansas City, literary nonfiction, Mizzou, philosophy, Poem, poet, Poetry, poetry lessons, politics, writing

Draft 1: 02/16/2025 “This year blossoming A-Bomb Dropping aplomb Plum-plum-plum A hum-hum-hum-hum And we’re done. Kicked teeth, once mine I lie floorside and planar A Lying smile In a room with a view Of the teeth, once new For sale Never used Dreams? Rearing foil reflections On floor, mine carpet bombs yesteryear’s Napalm A fortnight…
Bacchus and Le Fay: An Urban Poem. A dedication to the Taurus and the Libra. To Lovers come and gone

Jan 3, 2024

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Nicholas Andriani

in Poem, poet, Poetry, poetry lessons, publishing, translation, Travel, travel writing, travelblog, travelblogger, traveler, writing

Venture into the moonlit streets of imagination with “Nocturnal Odyssey: A Ballad of Urban Dreamers,” where the ethereal girl with feathers in her hair and the enigmatic boy with seashell teeth traverse the veiled alleys of longing and love. This poem weaves a tapestry of dreamlike imagery and poignant emotions, a journey through a cityscape…
Review of “A Marriage at Ancestral Hall in Sun Village” by Shelley Wong

Nov 21, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in Book Blog, book review, books, bookstagram, Poem, poet, Poetry, poetry lessons, writing

Shelley Wong’s “A Marriage at Ancestral Hall in Sun Village” is a poignant prose poem that artfully intertwines personal narrative with East Asian history and the immigrant experience. This review explores Wong’s use of rich imagery, historical layering, and emotional depth to capture the complexities of identity, diaspora, and gender. While acknowledging its thematic density…
In the Whispers of Chance Encounters- A Poem, An Essay, and a Confession.

Nov 19, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, NaNoWriMo, Narratology, performance studies, Poem, poet, Poetry, poetry lessons, writing

In the ever-spinning world of fleeting encounters, there lies a hidden tapestry of connection. Each glance, each smile shared with a stranger, weaves a story untold, a narrative that pulses with the heartbeat of humanity. These moments, often overlooked in the rush of daily life, hold the essence of our shared experience. They are the…
Poetry Does Not Exist- Poetry’s Renaissance in the Digital Age, and What You Must Know

Nov 17, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in chinese fiction, Chinese folklore, Chinese literature, Poem, poet, Poetry, poetry lessons, writing

In today’s fast-paced digital age, our relationship with technology is constantly evolving. From the palm of our hands, we access vast reservoirs of information, connect with people across the globe, and explore immersive virtual worlds. But what if I told you that, amidst the cacophony of bytes and algorithms, the ancient art of poetry is…
Day 13/100 of translating the hyakunin ishuu:

Aug 14, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in 100 days of translation, 百人一首, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, Hyakunin Isshu, Hyakunin Isshu, Hyakunin Isshu (百人一首), Hyakunin Isshu (百人一首), japan, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese poetry, language, literary nonfiction, localization, material culture, media studies, Poem, poet, Poetry, poetry lessons, translation

Dive into Day 13 of the #HyakuninIsshuChallenge as we unravel the poetic beauty of Emperor Yozei’s 13rd poem. This ancient verse takes us to the majestic Tsukuba Peak, where the falling waters of the Minano River hold the depths of love. Join me in exploring the delicate art of translation, where we capture the essence…