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Today's Feature: Carlin Pierce

4/21/2013

46 Comments

 

National Poetry Month Celebration

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Bio:  Carlin Pierce, an aspiring professional inspirator, lives in the quaint town of Herndon, Virginia with her family and friends.  Painting, writing, and just crafting take up much of her time as does reading and school.  Time is a scarcity in her life, as she balances her many and diverse interests. 

Past:  Growing, writing, love
Making friends and memories
Laughing, crying, time

Present:  Learning, writing, live
School, persevering, helping
Smiling, frowning, time

Future:  Striking, trying, now
Writing and changing the world,
One poem at a time

Uncertainty is the foundation of inspiration, and hope is the cement of the future.  One of Carlin’s favorite sayings is:  “Live freely, love much, laugh often.”  And to add her own spark to that “Change what you can, make known what you can and never, ever give up.”

Hope

‘Twas light as a feather blown
Or a dandelion seed floating on a breeze
But as heavy as snow that falls
Like leaves falling from the top of autumnal trees
It feels divine and has a memory unknown
The invisible emotion like a lovely lift of love
Slides through the wall of criticism to reach your inner core
Takes its liberties with directions from above
A life not seen in years, but in light of what you become
A time not counted in numbers, but in the essence of what you do
A field of passing opportunities time means nothing, if you don’t use it
Many, many, lessons, please, please, take them with you

 


The interview

Where do you draw your inspiration from to write poetry? 
I literally get my inspiration from everything. I feel that the job of a poet is to take the commonly acknowledged "uninteresting" as well as the beautiful, special, and wonderful and turn it into something inspiring. Thus, I feel that everything from stop signs to history, to nature, to emotions, to ketchup, to a look from a stranger inspires me.


What advice do you have for someone that is threatened by poetry? 
Besides the generic "don't be?" I would tell them that poetry is a perspective of one person. It's nothing greater than verbalized impressions, something for a person to agree with, disagree with, and add to. It shouldn't be threatening, it should be inviting. Poetry allows for expression rather than oppression, so if someone could look at it as an escape rather than the threat, it is the most wonderful release. I wrote a poem about it actually: Poetry Poetry is the open window When the door is closed and locked Poetry is the paint brush That you use to color life Poetry is the building block On which to create a thought Poetry is inspiring Whether you know it or not.


What is an interesting fact about you?  
I am 17. I speak fluent french. I love to garden. I have a chicken. I adore making my own food--yogurt, bread, dinner, and of course growing my own vegetables. I love hats. My favorite place to read is up high.


Where are you from / Where do you live? 
I was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina on a farm, but moved to Herndon, Virginia when I was young. That is where I currently reside. As for where I'm from... Well, that's a bit more complicated. 


Who is your favorite poet? 
Life. Although sometimes she lacks verbalization. I also enjoy Robert Frost, Kwame Alexander, and Deanna Nikaido. 



46 Comments
Franklin
4/21/2013 09:54:14 am

I really like your poems. your very inspirational! I love how you write and how you use literary devices to convey a message. Most importantly the similes that you use, they are very nice. I truly love how you write, may god bless you and allow you to continue because you are very talented.

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 12:11:03 am

Franklin! You are too sweet! Thank you for your support!

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Carlin Pierce
4/23/2013 08:15:00 pm

Thank you so much! I am so touched!

Erin link
4/22/2013 11:18:10 pm

I love Poetry Month! Thanks for sharing some great poetry with us! :)

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 12:10:32 am

Thanks for your support Erin!

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Alexandra McAllister link
4/23/2013 01:03:12 am

I love Poetry Month! It is such a breath of fresh air! Thank you.

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Anita link
4/23/2013 03:15:38 am

I read a lot but I neglect poetry. Thanks for sharing this and I will use it as a gentle reminder to expand my reading :)

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 03:56:57 am

Thanks for your post Anita!! What type of things do you enjoy reading?

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Carla J Gardiner link
4/23/2013 04:32:51 am

I am not a fan of poetry; however it is not personal. I love to read, yet most poetry doesn't resonate with me as do stories in the traditional format. I do enjoy learning about the poets though, their story, life and why they find poetry to express themselves. Good job.

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 04:47:59 am

Thanks for your response Carla!

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Tom Holmberg link
4/23/2013 04:37:40 am

I am not normally a hug fan of poetry, but I enjoyed some of the poems posted here. I will give it another try for national poetry month

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 04:48:36 am

You made my day Tom!! Thanks for giving it a try! Best wishes to you!

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Pat Moon link
4/23/2013 04:44:07 am

I love to see such maturity and creativity in youth. I love that Carlin looks to life for inspiration. 'Hope' is beautiful.. move forward with the grace God has given you.

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 04:49:36 am

Thank you for the kind and loving words Pat!! Carlin is indeed a talented young lady!

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Carlin Pierce
4/23/2013 08:16:35 pm

I thank you for your kindness, I'm very flattered!

Meryl Hershey Beck link
4/23/2013 05:50:35 am

Carlin is a gifted poet. Thank you for sharing her inspirational work!

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 02:54:12 pm

Thanks for your comment Meryl! The pleasure is all mine!

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Carele Belanger link
4/23/2013 07:18:02 am

Great poem again. I am always wondering each week what will be the next one.

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 02:54:49 pm

Thanks for your support Carele! That makes me so happy!

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Cindy Taylor link
4/23/2013 09:14:41 am

Enjoying reading all the different poems...thanks so much for featuring them all!

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 02:55:50 pm

Thanks Cindy!! My pleasure and I am so happy that you find enjoyment in reading about the poets!

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Robin link
4/23/2013 09:20:54 am

This is absolutely fabulous and inspiring!

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 02:56:21 pm

Thanks Robin! I am so glad you think so!

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Christy Garrett link
4/23/2013 11:54:50 am

I love her motto. "Change what you can, make known what you can and never, ever give up."

Never let someone tell you that you can't do something.

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Yvonne Brown
4/23/2013 02:56:51 pm

Thanks for your support Christy!

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denny hagel link
4/23/2013 10:53:27 pm

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this exceptional piece of work!

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Meire Weishaupt link
4/24/2013 03:17:24 am

Thanks for promoting the National Poetry Month to show us the beauty of the words, and such a nice young girl as Carlin!

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Gary Hyman (Social Media for Solo Entrepreneurs) link
4/24/2013 09:21:22 am

Love the past, present, future. I'm a poem newbie, but reminds me of a Japanese haiku. Flows very nicely & pleasant to read. Thanks for sharing with us.

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Delia @ Blog Formatting link
4/24/2013 11:16:06 am

The Hope poem was so amazing, loved it. Thanks for sharing these with us!

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Daniele Holmberg link
4/24/2013 02:17:07 pm

What a great poem! What a talented poet..I used to write so much poetry in high school..this makes me want to go back and read through some of my old stuff and start writing again. :) Thanks for sharing:)

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Joana
4/26/2013 01:48:12 am

That was a good poem I wish I could be able to write one.

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Jose
4/28/2013 07:58:29 am

It is very inspiring to see someone so young be able to put together something so meaningful.

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Leo
4/28/2013 09:07:16 am

Very nice poem I hope i can one day write my own

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Carl Mason-Liebenberg link
4/29/2013 12:34:37 am

I alwawanted to write poetry...never could master it though...thank you for sharing this!!

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Maxwell
4/29/2013 06:23:24 am

Very inspiring and influential way to represent the younger society. Keep pressing on!

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Edwin
4/29/2013 08:58:23 am

Great inspiration for all teens. Great poetry.

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cynthia
4/29/2013 09:22:49 am

What a great poet. It is always inspirational for us teens to see one of our own excel as a great and influential person for us all.

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Sagen
4/29/2013 10:53:53 am

The fact that she was so young when her work was first published is so amazing; it makes me believe that anything can be achieved.

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Blanca
4/29/2013 01:38:58 pm

"Poetry Poetry is the open window When the door is closed and locked Poetry is the paint brush That you use to color life Poetry is the building block On which to create a thought Poetry is inspiring Whether you know it or not."

I love this ^.^

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Growin' N Luvin' the BIZ! w.Norma Doiron link
4/30/2013 10:46:14 am

It's been interesting every week to read each author... such diversity but yet, similar. LOVE it! Thanks for introducing these great poets.

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JasmineBW
5/1/2013 10:18:39 am

Strength and Hope! If we do not push forward and grab the opportunities in front of us they will disappear. Keeping moving forward.

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Lovely Ruth R.
5/1/2013 11:03:27 am

I admire her for her talents in poetry simultaneously in painting, writing, and crafting. That's an overall ARTIST!

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Davonte S.
5/2/2013 09:02:32 am

Hope.... a short word with a strong powerful meaning. Lessons in life that make u gain and use hope come in handy in the future. She puts her words in a good structure.

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Cristian Alvarado
5/2/2013 02:45:40 pm

I'm very surprise she's only 17 yrs old and to be making pomes like these truly amazing !

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DanielleG
5/5/2013 05:18:35 am

She's an insperation to other 17year olds. Its amazing she's 17 and her poetry is on point, she has a published book.

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Shawntel Collins
5/13/2013 02:19:14 pm

I admire that at 17 years old she was so passionate about poetry that she published her own poetry book. What makes it even better, the poems are from her own experiences which will make it easier for readers to relate

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