The Poetic Researcher
I want to write a blog,
I said.
“About what?” You asked,
And at the time, I did not know.
But I know what I do not want to write.
Because that article I read last night -
The one I had to read three times to understand -
Is NOT how I want to share my research.
I want to make a difference,
I want to make the world a better place.
I want to write something that people will read,
And maybe even enjoy.
I want a challenge -
For myself and others.
I want a fresh breath,
Something freeing and new.
So, I picked up my favorite book.
Pillow Thoughts
And as I read the beautiful poetry and prose,
I realized, “Thats it!”
What if I wrote what I like to read?
What if I presented my research process and projects as poetic verse,
For others to read,
To enjoy.
So, I picked up my pen,
And I started to write.
And now that I have started,
I may never stop.
I hope that you enjoy my writing,
As much as I enjoyed writing it.
I hope that you learn something new,
And that my work challenges you.
To live a full life.
To be a better person.
To do something you enjoy.
And to think about the world around you.