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Mastering the Craft of Best Poetry
Poetry. It’s a dance of words, a symphony of emotions, a whisper and a shout all at once. Have you ever felt the pulse of a poem, the way it grabs your breath and holds it tight? That’s the magic I chase. The art of crafting impactful poetry is not just about rhymes or meter. It’s about breathing life into language, making every syllable sing, every pause resonate. Today, I want to take you on a journey - my journey - into mastering this craft. Ready? Let’s dive deep. The Rh
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Oct 19, 20254 min read
Poetry and a Slightly Crooked Smile
I write verse because I can't afford therapy and paper doesn't interrupt me. It's cheaper than wine, and more socially acceptable than...
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Jun 5, 20251 min read
Dear Self
You are not a fragile thing, but still—handle with care... glass and grace both shatter under pressure, and even iron bends where the...
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Jun 5, 20251 min read
Beginning / Becoming / Belong
Celebrate the way your breath returns, even after silence has stayed too long. Every inhale is a beginning. Celebrate the scars that...
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Jun 5, 20251 min read


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Poet T. L. Sanders Brought His Art House Film The kNew-Born to Olathe A special public screening invited audiences to witness the birth of faith, the weight of fear, and the fragile journey toward forgiveness. Olathe, Kansas — January 18, 6:00 p.m. The Olathe Indian Creek Library hosted a free public screening of the art house film The kNew-Born , followed by a live Q&A with Poet T. L. Sanders. Community members gathered for an evening of film, dialogue, and reflection cente
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Jan 14, 20222 min read


I Am Human
Neighbor, show them how I told the truth / And still, I lie / Drowning in my pool of blood / Adjacent to my pool behind / My house
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Jul 28, 20212 min read


English Teacher turned Poet turned Filmmaker
"Intense, gripping . . . a one-two punch . . . written in fire and delivered with thunder," writes reviewer Kelly Luck. Dates of Show:...
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Jul 20, 20215 min read


The Write Kind of Kin, Folks
To my National Writing Project Siblings—especially PLWP S.I.14, it was like a dream we wrote and we read until hands held our hearts and...
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Jul 20, 20212 min read


Are Violets Blue and Roses Red?
It has been said that Roses are red and Violets are blue Unless... The Violets are violent So violets are red Like all of the time They...
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Jun 22, 20211 min read


"Alinea"
Pictured: Tristian Griffin, dancer and choreographer extraordinaire. Are we the dream; the wings; the key? Are we the trompe l'œil...
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Jun 21, 20212 min read


iN honor of decembeR, 1964
wheN the wood-winds drip spit… and sweet tears bleed sweat / weT and dirty with grief / thE only relief comes when goD breathes in us so...
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Jun 16, 20212 min read


Who Feels Confused 'bout Dr. Seuss?
I know we all love Dr. Seuss So here’s a poem Poet penned for you... Read old Seuss To see whole truth If you read, You’ll see I mean...
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Mar 9, 20211 min read


"Treasures Before Forever and After Always"
by Poet t.l. sanders Well, considering the given predicament, I present this BlackLivesMatter sign as a present sent to be opened in...
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Feb 23, 20211 min read


"This"
by Poet t.l. sanders Note: I have added links so to deepen your experience. aRose a whisper into the window awakens to chasten the query...
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Feb 21, 20213 min read
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