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End of the Month Reflection: Blogging, Writing and Reviews

Alina H. Hansen Writer & Poet

Hello Readers ?

This is an end of the month post reflecting on what I’ve done and what I plan on posting on my blog.

Firstly, I have made progress in posting ‘Free Hand‘ poems and a few short stories as well as a ‘Fight Club‘ reflection and ‘T2‘ reflection. I am glad that I have succeeded in posting a good amount of short stories and poems since it is my blogs purpose to present these two particular forms of writing . 

Secondly, I plan on posting a handful of ‘Book Lists‘ and an ‘Introduction’ post that will include a brief summary of the books, movies, and music that I like.

I chose to not do this intro post in the beginning because I wanted to see how the first month would go. I wanted to keep the focus of my blog centered on my writing but I realized from looking at other blogs I want readers to get a feel for the interests I have. 

Coming in May: Booklists, Poetry, Short Stories and More

2-3 Booklists (Fiction, Horror, and Poetry)

Free Hand Poetry Posts ( and revisions)

Launch Party (photos and info on publication release party)

Notebook Excerpts from April 2017

2-3 Short Stories (and/or revisions)

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Freehand Poem #3

Alina H. Hansen Writer & Poet

These are words that have been stuck in my head for the last few days now.

 

Boiling,

the blood beneath the surface. And rage

that licks

the skin, enticing violence.

The bone breaks,

the blood spills

and the world becomes a

blur;

in your

blackest

hour.

If you are reading this, Thank You for taking time out of your day to read my writing! I hope you return in the future!

-Alina

Notebook Excerpts #2: March 2017

Alina H. Hansen Writer & Poet

Here is the second ‘Notebook Excerpts’ post. These bits are from the recently completed notebook from March 2017.

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key: + marks breaks in writing

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The color fades from the sky, and

the hardest part is

letting go. Letting the sun set-completely-

I can’t do this.

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There is an edge to the blade that makes it all the more appealing.

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We’re disturbed by the quietness of the blood/the way in which it flows.

All these nights bury themselves against our pain.

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The bitterness in my heart throbs every once in a while.

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The sun is coming out-and the

body bathes in the light till

there is no light left.

And what do I do? To survive?

What do I do? For you, how is

that possible?

Am I cold, dislodged and

fallen apart?

I’m not sure.

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Listening to the Robert Johnson record I got today.

“Best of” record. I am surprised by how much I know

all these songs. And I am again overwhelmed and bathing in his music.

His voice

The emotion behind it.

He doesn’t need a band/never did need one. He’s got it all with his

guitar.

-So Slick

(Delta Blues)

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And these thoughts bubble in

my head. all that comes around,

you fade and follow me-into

the disillusioned mind.

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The Knife that CUTS

the words that cling to

my dying body.

Mouth opens completely.

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If you are reading this Thank YOU for taking time out of your day to read my writing. I hope you return in the future!

Thank you!

-Alina

Celebrating National Poetry Month for 2017!

Alina H. Hansen Writer & Poet2 Comments

Hello Readers!

I wanted to announce my plans for my blog this month and what to expect with special consideration for National Poetry Month.

I plan on publishing mainly poetry pieces and book lists (emphasizing heavily on poetry) in celebration. I will also probably write up pieces on a few of my all time favorite poets (and why I love them so much).

I am so exited to read as much poetry as I can find on wordpress this month and look forward to reading your work (if I follow you or find you). If you’d like to leave a link to your poetry/writing blog below go for it. Or if you have any suggestions for topics/posts this month that you’d like me to consider please leave a comment.

Again, super excited about this month and can’t wait to give you all some fresh poetry!

Thank you for taking the time to read my writing and announcements. I hope you return in the future!

Thank you!

-Alina

Freehand Poem #1

Alina H. Hansen Writer & Poet1 Comment

Hello readers! As the first post on my blog which is no longer ‘Under Construction’ I have decided to post the first of many ‘Free Hand Writing’ posts which will included poetry and short stories. These posts will contain fresh writing, impromptu and extremely rough. I will attempt to work on and publish these short posts in less than 30 minutes. This is an ice breaker and breather exercise that I do to take my mind off of what I ‘m currently working on.

Here goes!

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Life of Words


Letting the words just drip,

drip,

drip and

fade and dry. They smell

sweet at first then

begin to ripen till

bittersweet, sting

-ing the back of the throat.

Words that bend, lose their elasticity

lose the ability to return to form

and brittle they break.

Ground up, crumbled into air and dust

Into, inhale,

Exhale, nothing.

Nothing to be devoured, nothing left.

The words rot and dissolve.

They die in their own ways,

they die and fade away.

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If you’re reading this thank you for taking time out of your day to read my writing! I hope you return in the future!

Thank You!

-Alina