List: Lilac Poetry | Curated by Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall

Nov 16, 2022
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Lilac PoetryPoems from my Purple Poetry collection that deal with lighter subject matter like joy, love, healing, nature, and inspiration.
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
Ten High-KuEach of these mountain-themed haikus was penned for the High-Ku challenge on Vocal. They all take a slightly different stance on the…
Nov 16, 2022
Nov 16, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
Sisyphus RisingWritten for a contest with a theme of freedom, this acrostic free verse poem explores the concept through the lens of a hopeful cynic.
Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
A Quartet of ComfortThese four poems, like A Moment of Silence, were originally written for the Get Comfortable poetry challenge on Vocal.
Nov 3, 2022
Nov 3, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
A Moment of SilenceOriginally penned for the Get Comfortable challenge on Vocal, this Fibonacci poem explores a sensual expression of peace and comfort.
Oct 31, 2022
Oct 31, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
This Is Why I Love YouIn this free verse love poem, imported from DeviantArt via Vocal, I contemplate the journey that brings two lovers together to form a bond.
Aug 2, 2022
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Last RequestIn this sappy, saccharine sonnet, I explore deep love at a distance much as I did in my Nonsonnet. Both inspired by my love for my husband.
Aug 2, 2022
Aug 2, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
My AngelA doting free verse love poem that reflects my adoration for my husband and my gratitude for all that he has done for me.
Aug 2, 2022
Aug 2, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
My Love, I Would…Reflecting on the grand nature of romantic promises and the smaller — but infinitely more important — vows we make to our lovers.
Aug 2, 2022
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My EnigmaA cryptic, meandering free verse love poem about the thrill of discovery in a relationship and how that mystery can deepen the longing.
Aug 2, 2022
Aug 2, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
Reflections of the NightMuch like Dancing with Eternity, this free verse poem explores the love of two partners with a deep connection to the natural world.
Aug 1, 2022
Aug 1, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
Dancing with EternityThis nature-inspired free verse poem explores the love between two partners who meet outside to dance under the stars in the snow.
Aug 1, 2022
Aug 1, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
NonsonnetThe Nonsonnet is one of my personal twists on the traditional sonnet format. This one, the namesake, is about love at a distance. And…
Aug 1, 2022
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Aug 1, 2022
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Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
The WhispersThis free verse poem about anxiety is both harrowing and inspirational in a structure much like a three-act narrative.
Aug 1, 2022
Aug 1, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
HaikusA series of traditional haikus (5–7–5 format) reflecting on common themes seen elsewhere in my poetry, including six exclusive to Medium.
Jul 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
In The EndOriginally published on DeviantArt, this short rhyming poem reflects the simple yet profound healing power of love.
Jul 26, 2022
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Jul 26, 2022
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Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
My SalvationThis short free verse poem, originally published on DeviantArt, reflects on the transformative power of love to vanquish personal demons.
Jul 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
Michelle Truman AKA Maia Gadwall
Take Me AwayLove poems, like this free verse DeviantArt import about long-distance love, are a meaningful way to personalize gifts to my husband.
Jul 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022