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    The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition
    The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition
    The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition
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    The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition

    By Donna Allard, Chandni Asnani, Maria L. Berg and

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    Welcome to a collection of stunning and moving inspirational poetry written throughout National Poetry Writing Month in April 2020.

     

    Come on a journey with us as we explore the works of many diverse and talented poets who each know how to write uplifting words to stimulate our senses and make us feel better about ourselves.

     

    Contributors to The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition include: Donna Allard, Chandni Asnani, Maria L. Berg, Jamie Brian, Jimena Cerda, Jaewon Chang, Ravichandra Chittampalli, Sandra Christensen, Mimi DiFrancesca, Fiona D'Silva, Kate Duff, Judy Dykstra-Brown, Amanda M. Eifert, Stacie Eirich, David Ellis, Michael Erickson, Deveree Extein, Jack M. Freedman, Alicia Grimshaw, Jenny Hayut, Patrick Jennings, Liam Kennedy, Ting Lam, Rose Loving, Cendrine Marrouat, Michele Mekel, Ally Nellmapius, William Reynolds, Madhumita Sarangi, Anna Schoenbach, Julie A. Sellers, Jonathan Shipley, Dorian J. Sinnott, Krupali Trivedi, Angela van Son, Michele Vecchitto, Penny Wilkes, Gemma Wiseman.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal
    Release dateJun 23, 2020
    ISBN9781393914747
    The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition

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      The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology - Donna Allard

      INTRODUCTION

      Welcome to The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition, containing inspirational poetry written by some incredibly talented authors throughout the month of April 2020.

      Cendrine and I have been active participants in NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Month) for several years in a row now. We are always extremely excited to read all of the stunning poetry that is produced over this energetic period of creative endeavour. To write a poem every single day is no easy task, yet many poets manage to do it with wit, charm, integrity, style, and beautiful wordplay time and time again.

      What happens after the month is finished, though? After April comes a time of deep reflection and appreciation for what has been previously written. We can finally take a step back to enjoy our poems as readers and marvel at the writers we have become.

      I’m sure within this collection you will find many new unique poems that will instantly become your favourites. We have been very careful to pick only the most inspirational and positive pieces that we could find.

      The results are nothing less than breathtaking and speak for themselves.

      Join us on our epic uplifting journey. We look forward to celebrating future National Poetry Months in the same way that we have done with this one – giving them a place in both our hearts and our minds for many years to come!

      Kent, UK, May 20, 2020

      David Ellis – Co-founder / Co-editor of Auroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal

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      When David Ellis and I announced our call for submissions for The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition in April 2020, we did not know what to expect. After all, with the Coronavirus pandemic in full flight and people in many countries having to stop working and stay home, sometimes in complete isolation, it was hard to predict what would happen.

      From the first day of our call for submissions to its last, we received an incredible number of diverse poems. Some mentioned the Coronavirus, while others went in completely different directions altogether. But more importantly, the works we received provided a heartwarming outlook on the world. I cherish the wisdom that all these poems contain.

      The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition features the work of 38 talented poets who understand how poetry can be used to uplift the mind. Each piece gives us an opportunity to see life as greater than the sum of its parts.

      Life is an exciting journey, no matter what it throws at us.

      I hope you will enjoy reading the poetry in this book as much as I have.

      Winnipeg, Canada, May 20, 2020

      Cendrine Marrouat - Co-founder / Co-editor of Auroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal

      POETRY

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