by rachel
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Categories: audio, body mind & spirit, inspiration, personal growth, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: consciousness, new paradigm
by rachel
for everything now fallen away i bear responsibility for every delicious return to the table of earthly delights every soul-numbing morsel of dispossession inhaled, imbibed, every dark and slithery corner into which i stumbled and every moonlit mesa i traveled in the company of the all-knowing sky, i tell you now that i held the key, i turned the lock, and this I lay at the feet of no one save myself if I was led astray by so-called inner […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, personal growth, poetry, spirituality, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: empowerment, higher consciousness
by rachel
Yes, I’m talking about the Words Divinely Wrought Global Poetry-Share… …and Yes, I’m talking about each of us who has chosen the oft-arduous, frequently frustrating path of awakening/ascension during this pivotal time in the evolution of humanity. First, poetry. I offered up the invitation for Words Divinely Wrought participants in this post on August 5. Since then, 20 people have joined our adventure and poems have been placed in Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, California, Oregon, and Virginia in the US; […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, personal growth, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, transformation, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: awakening, higher consciousness, unity consciousness
by rachel
When Julie M told me she wanted to put a poem in a bottle and toss it into the Pacific Ocean, I never doubted that she would do exactly that. And, of course, she has: “I finally made it and had a glorious upgrade of body and soul via the inimitable Oregon coast. I have attached some pictures to accompany anything you may wish to post… “The original ‘message in a bottle’ idea seemed wholly appropriate based on the energies […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, personal growth, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: faith, mysticism, sacred places, unity consciousness
by rachel
I can scarcely express what a thrill it is to receive and post updates from the stouthearted souls gently placing Words Divinely Wrought poetry in intriguing spots around the globe. It is not overstatement to say that these moments often comprise the best part of my day. They allow me to deeply center myself in the palpable connectedness we all share beyond so-called barriers of time and space. I breathe in every picture and every word and I am born […]
Categories: inspiration, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: prayer, sacred sites, unity consciousness
by rachel
“At last a poem has found a place in Paris!” So writes Christine Whitelaw of New South Wales, Australia, who has now stamped Notre Dame Cathedral in her Words Divinely Wrought Poetry Passport. Once again, the featured poem is Prayer for Inclusion. Christine writes, ” I walked with the usual crowd into the cathedral this afternoon, shuffling along …. until we reached my favourite part. …. a statue of Mary and Child that always has a wonderful vase of white […]
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by rachel
(Note: If you have stumbled upon a piece of our Words Divinely Wrought poetry anywhere on the globe or if you would like to join our band of Divine Poetry Emissaries, please make Contact via the link on the left-hand sidebar. Simply put, we are transforming the heart of the world via 12 poems and as many individuals who wish to participate.) UK resident Jane P continues to astonish me with her imaginative poetry-planting sites. Once again, I must register […]
Categories: inspiration, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: peace, sacred sites, unity
by rachel
Although Equinoxes (Autumnal or Vernal) are days of balance, they can also bring a bit of wobbliness. Think of a tightrope walker in those moments before or after that perfectly executed step. Balance is not bestowed as much as it is earned. So, if you or someone you know is wobbling right now, take heart and drink up these Words Divinely Wrought global poetry updates. Even though we have not yet received a poignant or lovely note from someone who […]
Categories: inspiration, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: new paradigm, peace, unity
by rachel
For a change of pace, rhyming political satire. Originally posted here (twice!) in 2011. This, too, my friends, is the journey of human evolution. When speaking in verse of the human condition Must one always rely on high-toned erudition? For truly, are we not mere clowns playing life In rapture phonetic laced with angst, grief and strife? Wherein lies the humor, the repartee comic? She pines to stand tall midst the ethos ironic A pratfall, fair guffaws, a pie in […]
Categories: humor, inspiration, planetary shifts, poetry, writing & creativity • Tags: political humor, political satire
by rachel
I’ve heard through the grapevine that it can be overwhelming to navigate the Words Divinely Wrought archives if you’ve just stepped off the boat, so to speak. In an attempt to address that, I have created a more concise story about the origin and intent of our Global Poetry-Share project, along with a standing invitation for new participants to join in. The link is in the left-hand sidebar. If you are intrigued yet not quite up to digging out the […]
Categories: blogkeeping, inspiration, planetary shifts, poetry, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: faith, unity, wisdom
by rachel
Twenty individuals have joined our global poetry-share community so far, and only one of them is a male. That’s why I was particularly delighted to receive an update from Doug in Ontario. His blog, Valley Road Rambler, carries the subhead, “life, love, loss, and a whole lotta soul,” and I guarantee you his truth in advertising is impeccable. Here’s a synopsis; you can read his entire Words Divinely Wrought story right over here. “Mine was one of the first packages […]
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by rachel
In August, German-born, English-passported, self-identified new Peruvian gringa and poem faery Rose Mary Boehm sent me this message: “I received your URL from a friend in London. We are on the same wavelength as you. I immediately read what you had to say and was keen to be a part of the beautiful enterprise. But after reading how this is to be carried out I have two very important doubts of a rather more mundane nature: In Peru most mail […]
Categories: inspiration, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, transformation, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: empowerment, unity
by rachel
If you have been following the unfolding of our global poetry-share, you may recall SS of Brooklyn, who was the “woman eating lunch” at the Battery Park Labyrinth when the very first copies of poetry were placed in Manhattan back in July. Here she is now, with an update on her own poetry planting… “…Yesterday I placed ‘Arouse From Your Slumber’ on the pedestrian overpass I walk over at least twice daily to get to and from the subway. Two […]
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by rachel
The Words Divinely Wrought adventure continues in Amsterdam, where Simonetta went above and beyond — planting You Are The Prayer in the crook of a voluptuous willow tree, returning later to find the poem drifting in a nearby pond, and finally earthing it at the base of the tree. “I ventured in Vondelpark the other day as soon as the sun decided to come back and offer us the illusion of yet another summer day,” writes Simonetta. “…I decided to […]
Categories: inspiration, personal growth, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: faith, new paradigm, surrender, unity
by rachel
JP of the UK has struck again! Here’s her communique from last week: “Today I went into Oxford to meet my son for lunch. He teaches English to foreign students. I told him and his colleague about WDW and asked them if they had any suggestions for a venue. MOMA (originally Museum of Modern Art, now known as Modern Art Oxford) was suggested; Jon chose the poem. He went for ‘rhyme of an ancient mariner’ because Coleridge’s ‘version’ :-) is one […]
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by rachel
Words Divinely Wrought is becoming truly global. At the core of our Words Divinely Wrought Global Poetry-Share is the desire to bring inspired words to those who yearn to hear them. Naturally, that means going beyond English — the language in which the poems were written. In a recent Comment, RB in Peru reports that she has translated poems into Spanish and they are now in a final proofreading phase. When ready, they will be “released” in Lima. And here […]
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by rachel
When JM of Oregon commented here that she had received her Words Divinely Wrought packet, she waxed poetic (ahem) about the white envelope, the contents therein, and her excitement as she and the poems wait for just the right moment to head out into the world. These two sentences from JM truly struck to the heart of the matter: “I am impressed to say that that envelope is full to the brim with the most amazing expansive energy! I suspect […]
Categories: inspiration, personal growth, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: empowerment, faith, unity
by rachel
Today, more inspiration from the gently expanding “Words Divinely Wrought” community of poetry-sharers. I continue to be bowled over by the hearts who have found their way here, and assure you that every word, every comment, touches me deeply. I have been somewhat solitary for a long time, and, like others here, this undertaking (funny that word is usually associated with death) is connecting me with people who instantly feel like family. And for that, I am grateful. If this […]
Categories: inspiration, personal growth, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, transformation, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: empowerment, faith
by rachel
If this Words Divinely Wrought initiative had a soundtrack, it would reverberate with the mellifluous sounds of hearts cracking and opening around the planet. My favorite Kiwi and I were brainstorming the concept not so very long ago, and we were both very clear that, first and foremost, this really isn’t about poetry. It’s about allowing yourself to be part of something large, trusting the astonishing efficiency of the Universe, chipping away at boundaries or walls that may have kept […]
Categories: inspiration, personal growth, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: empowerment, faith, opening heart, unity consciousness
by rachel
The energy started moving quickly yesterday after I posted the details of the (ahem) Global Poetry Party of the Heart. The perfect moniker for our divinely collaborative undertaking has not yet presented itself, so I’ll be trying on various names until we get the perfect fit. Today, the first six poetry packages went out via snail mail. Three are headed to addresses within the US (2 to Pennsylvania and 1 to New York); one is headed toward Ontario, Canada; one […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, transformation, Words Divinely Wrought, writing & creativity • Tags: change, faith
by rachel
A divine confluence occurred between my post of “this fragile web: why every moment matters” (November 18, 2011) and my post of December 3, which featured the sublime video “A Fire For You – Winter Solstice,” created by merhlin and featuring the music of composer John Boswell. I connected with merhlin (aka Jeff ), presented him with my longheld vision of collaborating with other creatives to add a new level of dimensionality to my words, and he has created an […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, poetry, spirituality, transformation, video, writing & creativity • Tags: consciousness, inspiring video, life, sacred
by rachel
I first posted this poem here in 2008, though I wrote it back in the last century. It makes for a wonderful recitation at winter seasonal gatherings, and assuming that proper credit is given, the reader will receive a cornucopia of unimaginable treasures. (Even better, invite me and I’ll present it myself!) the best gift by rachel snyder I Dawn awakens, morning time When Lovers of Peace keep pace with the rhyme Of the heart’s own beating, the drumming within, […]
Categories: inspiration, personal growth, planetary shifts, poetry, spirituality, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: ascension, storytelling, winter holidays
by rachel
Many of us seem to be baking; considering whether we might fry an egg on the soles of our upturned feet. Here, a triad of poems, connected by their seeming ability to quench, to splash, to sprinkle a bit of moisture on whatever slightly disheartening notions might be visiting you in the heat of the day or the heat of the night. Pick one — or do as they do in America and gobble down everything in sight. now is […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, personal growth, poetry, spirituality, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: awakening, consciousness, prayer, wisdom
by rachel
Hey, it’s summer, the traditional season for reruns. Given the shenanigans now unfolding in the hallowed halls of American government and around the world, I couldn’t resist bringing out this piece of mine from January 2011. Lest you believe this is off-topic for this blog, remember that all forms of human evolution require that the old ways prove themselves irrelevant so that the new can be born. Be sure to hover over the art for a full description of the […]
Categories: humor, inspiration, planetary shifts, poetry, writing & creativity • Tags: poetic satire, political satire, satire, US politics
by rachel
Well, this is an interesting one — and a bit of a tongue-twister, to boot. Perhaps I am reconnecting with my troubadour self, and socio-political commentary is my next area of exploration. It is a new year, after all; anything is possible. If this tickles your fancy, you might also enjoy Apostrophe Catastrophe. When speaking in verse of the human condition Must one always rely on high-toned erudition? For truly, are we not mere clowns playing life In rapture phonetic […]
Categories: humor, inspiration, poetry, writing & creativity • Tags: satire, social satire
by rachel
Sincere thanks to Akasa WolfSong, who recently posted this video on one of her blogs. The video was created by Jan Phillips, Visionary Thought Leader. Highly nourishing. Deeply inspiring. Sure to feed any creative soul.
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, personal growth, spirituality, transformation, video, writing & creativity • Tags: art, artists, empowerment
by rachel
As befits the days and nights leading up to Winter Solstice (not to mention the approaching Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse), I have turned inward to explore new directions my creativity may take as the new year draws near. Clarity seemed elusive — until this piece of poetry made itself heard and my Aha! moment surfaced. I’m excited to see what will take shape, and will share more as appropriate.these words will not wait til i am gone, fate springs […]
Categories: poetry, writing & creativity • Tags: awakening, living words, mysticism, words
by rachel
This morning, I’ve been revisiting and releasing once and for all a brief interaction I had with a NYC literary agent back around 2002. It wasn’t a cold call; I had been referred by the third editor I had been shuffled to after my publisher went through one, two, oh, let’s say three mergers/buyouts that pushed me increasingly down and away from the individuals who had initially connected with my material. As she requested, I sent the agent a package […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, personal growth, poetry, spirituality, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: empowerment, gratitude, prayer
by rachel
I can scarcely tell you where I’ve traveled The maps have yet to be drawn Terrain emerges from heights and depths in every moment, Uncharted landscapes arise with the sun. I know only that I wandered among the dunes Weighed down by ancient sacks stuffed full of recrimination Earthen pots brimmed with incomplete assumptions Sacred oils nested deep within the skins of alabaster jars. I turned down dusty highways ringed by sage and supposition Met my own gaze behind bovine […]
Categories: inspiration, poetry, southeastern colorado, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: American Southwest, change, Las Animas County
by rachel
Now is the time to say Enough! to the marginalization of all who walk the path of beauty and art To the unyielding duress of seeking to balance deep and soulful expression with the strictures of daily existence, Enough! To systems and models that devalue currencies of the heart, imaginings of the soul, visions and dreams fueled by wisdom, experience, and an unquenchable yearning to connect heaven and earth, Enough! To the relentless negation of the unimpeachable sine qua non […]
Categories: inspiration, planetary shifts, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: art, culture, new paradigm
by rachel
I’ve been following conversations about blogging, writing, and the writing of blogs. Absent minor modifications, this post originally ran in May 2008 under the title, “the secret life of words revealed,” and offers a perspective not often heard. Enjoy this while I percolate with another, related post more specifically attuned to writers who blog (and bloggers who write). As someone who has always danced with words, I frequently face this conundrum (BTW, one of the greatest words ever, no? ). […]
Categories: inspiration, writing & creativity • Tags: blogging, language, words
by rachel
My favorite writing is that which bubbles up (or down?) out of some unknown wellspring — perhaps the collective unconscious that Carl Jung spoke of. How else do I explain this bit of poetry that spilled out of me as I sat in the sunshine watching rabbits cavort in my yard in the landlocked American Southwest? For a short time, I felt myself at sea, perhaps in the British Isles or along the Ivory Coast in days gone by — […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, personal growth, poetry, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: rhyming poem, traditional verse
by rachel
I never imagined I would be blogging about blogging. My intention has never been to learn the intricacies of Search Engine Optimization, to tweet or twit or flik or collect thousands of virtual friends. I never had any desire to enter into excessively redundant and ultimately unresolved global blusterings regarding politics, celebrity sexual indiscretions, or other fleeting topics du jour — although I admit I have been known to venture into the sidebar of Huffington Post to ogle what our […]
Categories: body mind & spirit, inspiration, poetry, prose poetry, transformation, writing & creativity • Tags: blogging, blogs, WordPress
