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James (Jim) Kellogg responded to a letter in topic Write a letter or poem to your younger self sharing what you love most about him/her 5 days, 4 hours ago
Thank you for your kind and gentle words. Hugs.
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James (Jim) Kellogg shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 5 days, 4 hours agorunning in slow motion
James Kelloggrunning in slow motion
By: Jim Kellogg
(The Queer Poet)
9-30-24running in slow motion
at an exceptionally reduced pace
toward
away from
not content in the middle
looking back
with mixed emotions
hostility
satisfaction
looking forward
with mystery
a riddle
a question mark
creating a kaleidoscope
black and white
dazzling hues
unsteady
stable
mirrors and shards of broken glass
reflecting
challenging
creating madness
birthing sagenessrunning in slow motion
at an exceptionally reduced pace
closed doors
barriers and secrets
open doors
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Write a poem a letter about quote or motto that inspires you 1 months, 1 weeks agomy soul sings in silence
James Kellogg“You’re the song my soul sings in silence every time the world gets too hard to handle.” Tales of Ipsita
my soul sings in silence
By: Jim Kellogg
(The Queer Poet)
7-4-24my soul sings in silence
it may be heard in the hush –
my lullaby –
on the breath of the wind
it intones joy and gratefulness
like a hummingbird in flight
quick, vibrant bursts of happiness
as a tower of bliss
standing lofty and strong
i find happiness in small beginnings
i find gratitude and purpose in minute moments
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Write a poem (or letter) about a turning point in your life 1 months, 1 weeks agolike waves
James Kellogglike waves
By: Jim Kellogg
(The Queer Poet)
7-30-24like waves
eating away at the shore
acrid and biting remarks
ate away at my soultheir mentions
caused tremendous erosion
of my essence
leaving me little choice but to shy awaywhat was less obvious
to the outsiders
was the intense and malicious crushing
of my poetic queer voice –the part of myself
that distinguishes me from others
sets me apart
makes me unique –how dare they
presumptuous, brazen, and rude
leave me
shocked and full of disdain and angerdespite their attempts
to silence me
i celebrate my voice
limitless and breathtakingVoting starts December 17, 2024 12:00am
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James (Jim) Kellogg shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 1 months, 2 weeks agowe're not meant to fight this battle alone
James Kelloggwe’re not meant to fight this battle alone
By: Jim Kellogg
(The Queer Poet)
8-16-34
for my niece, Malorie, and her legacy, “Malorie’s Place”we’re not meant to fight this battle alone
a tired warrior’s cry
screaming in silence
crashing her soul into the world
battles fought valiantlywe’re not meant to fight this battle alone
scared
confused
wanting just one more hit
wanting just one more highwe’re not meant to fight this battle alone
the world crashing in
like the tide against the shore
eroding the vulnerable sand –
her escape, her sanctuarywe’re not meant to fight this battle alone
she wanted to be saved
by a regiment of purple winged angels
in the end
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Write a letter or poem to yourself sharing the most important lesson you’ve every learned 2 months, 2 weeks agothe masks that we wear
James Kelloggimposter
concealment
limiting
our lives
our potential
fear…
the world will find us out
public faces
private faces
is there anything in between
how do we negotiate
rigid expectations
pressure
roles
identify
release
overcomeVoting starts November 5, 2024 12:00am
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Write a poem about a dream (or goal) that came true 2 months, 2 weeks agoMy Pride
James Kelloggmy pride is not mine alone
it belongs to
those who came before
the warriors
the tortured
the murdered
our martyrsit belongs to
those who carry the torch
the advocates
the trench dwellers
the foot soldiers
our peopleit belongs to
those yet to come
the unborn queer souls
the closeted
the baby gays
our silentour pride is born from
battles
shame
guilt
silence
riots
celebrationsstories
coming out
community
relationships
naming
claimingour pride is like
the sky
a blanket of many hues
a place of wonder
a place where dreams stir
like the formidable windmy pride is not mine alone
it spans beyond words
it is much more than symbols
it reaches far beyond parades
it is simply greater than…
it comes from the dancing soul
sacred, authentic, and creativeVoting starts October 18, 2024 12:00am
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I love the idea of giving credit to all those who came before you! I agree with this attitude; I am the combination of everyone who has come before me 🙂 I love that your pride involves all the love around you and all the love to come. Thank you for sharing!
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jamesrkellogg submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter or poem to your younger self sharing what you love most about him/her 2 months, 2 weeks agohello little one: my little boy blue
James Kellogghello little one
my little boy blue
exhausted from trying
trying to fit-in
trying to be boyish
trying to be the peacekeeperhello little one
my little boy blue
exposed to violence
exposed to instability
exposed to abusehello little one
my little boy blue
a survivor of adversity
a bouncer back
a fighterhello little one
my little boy blue
you made
i made it
we made ithello little one
my little boy blue
we found the strength
we found peace
we found the ability to forgivehello little one
my little boy blue
rest
dream
the bogeyman is goneVoting is open!
Voting ends October 27, 2024 11:59pm
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James, this is a wonderful poem. You have been through a lot and I am so proud of you for being able to overcome that. You have become such an amazing person with wise and admirable words to share with the world. You are not alone in what you have experienced, I am sure that many other little boys needed to hear this along with you. I am so glad…read more
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Thank you for your kind and gentle words. Hugs.
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Aww, Jim, I am sorry the younger you went through so many difficult moments, and you didn’t get the peace and innocence you deserved. But I am so glad the negativity is now gone. Thank you for sharing and for being part of our Unsealed family. <3 Lauren
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