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  • Lit. Update: Social Platforms and Poetry Announcement!

      I will cease to operate on My Poetic Side, as I no longer have time to manage that space. However, I do plan to stay on Medium for the foreseeable future. All other social media platforms remain in effect until further notice.   Now for the big announcement: my first poetry book will be…

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  • Lit. Update: Poetry proofs on the way!

    I’m excited to announce I will be receiving the proof of my first poetry book in a few weeks. I have been hard at work making several necessary revisions and am so excited to have a bound copy of my work to hold in my hand. Stay tuned to hear my final decision! E.W.

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  • Lit. Update: S.D., Mystery, Poetry, and Publishing Options

      While I am still querying agents for my first novel, I’m also considering releasing the poetry book through another medium. My goal is still to be traditionally published, as there truly is no such thing as “self-publishing”. In my spare time, I’ve also discovered other educational resources which I will share at a future…

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  •   I’m happy to report I’ve received my first rejection for the cozy mystery! Now, you’re probably wondering why rejection would make me happy. Firstly, it’s part of the job. If you are going to be an author and work in the publishing arena, then you have to be comfortable with rejection. This is not…

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  • “Praise” – Poetry

    “Praise” – Poetry

    Prayers of those who fight from the trenches Rescued on wings invisible And propelled forward with blinding speed Infinite creation bands together in a single voice Songs sung since ancient times Enemy of the darkness which seeks to claim our souls Poetry Copyright © 2021 by Ena Whiteraven   All rights reserved. Image: found online photographer…

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  • “The Celebration” – Poetry

    Long and deep I ponder upon the changing fields The hidden mysteries of harvest, the cloaked secrets of gatherings We honor Those Who give and can easily take away While the ego gives in to gluttony and attempts to call it joy Ignoring wisdom openly Taught in actions and signs But at my altar stands…

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  • “Special Feature! Just because the world is in chaos doesn’t mean it’s too late.”

      Please join us online and out in the world. Connect with loved ones and neighbors, strangers and friends. Share this information wherever you can. Even I have been upping my game! Several new pages will be added to this site right away and a new post will debut shortly after this. New personal posts…

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