Gordon Bostic

Author of the books, "Snowmen Come from Heaven", "Bedtime Stories", "A Poet of the People", and "She Came to Me a Stranger"

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What's your favorite poem for kids? Comment down below and let's talk about it. #amwritingpoetry #gordonbostic #amreading #bookstagram

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“A poet is before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.” —W.H. Auden via https://t.co/VnbG4WqGl3 #whauden #amwriting #amreading #bookstagram #writerslife #poetry

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Check out these poetry books for kids that is playful and colourful—both in eyes and heart. #amwriting #bookstagram #amreading #poetrybooksforkids #poets #WritingCommunity https://t.co/q9CKfCElKl

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Write until it becomes as natural as breathing. Write until not writing makes you anxious. via https://t.co/IomPObTOyF #amwriting #amreading #bookstagram #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Day Jobs of the poets via https://t.co/z6N1Ndgx9V #amwriting #amreading #bookstagram #poetry #gordonbostic

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As a medium, poetry should express the hopes and dreams, trials and tribulations of everyday life...This book examines the aspects of everyday life as a means to reflect on our dreams, aspirations, shortcomings, and failures. #amwritingpoetry #amreading #bookstagram

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“Poetry does not have to be flowery and alliterative. It can also be earthy, telling stories, presenting thoughts and musings; and relaying comments on everyday life...My work is designed to speak to the everyman.” - Gordon Bostic

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The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. —Dr. Seuss via https://t.co/QbhQk42dAM #

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The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. -- Sylvia Plath via https://t.co/UnLzzJIIFq #FridayMotivation #FridayFeeling #amreading #amwriting #bookstagram

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A Poet of the People. Poetry is not about alliteration. As a medium, it should express the hopes and dreams, and trials and tribulations of everyday life. Poetry can tell stories of the people we pass on the street each day... to reflect on our dreams, aspirations.." #bookstagram

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#TEDTalk by Stephen Burt on Why people need poetry. "We're all going to die — and poems can help us live with that." In a charming and funny talk, literary critic Stephen Burt takes us on a lyrical journey with some of his favorite poets... #amreading #poetry #FridayFeeling

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Gordon Bostic’s New Book “She Came to Me a Stranger” is an Insightful and Relevant Book of Short Poems with Resonant Themes for the Current Day and Age #bookreview #amreading #shecametomeastranger #bookstagram https://t.co/9u0l1pOpFR

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Here are some of the best poets that your children will definitely love. #amwriting #poetrybooks #amreading #bookstagram #childrenpoet #FridayMotivation #FridayThoughts https://t.co/ft1gBOG6fT

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Bedtime Stories: A Child's Collection of Poems. Gordon Bostic’s inspiring collection of poetry explores the world through questioning and ultimately discovering answers to children’s questions. #amreading #bookstagram #amwriting #poetry #book

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"Poetry is my deepest health." - Sylvia Plath via https://t.co/6eunyDyp7R #writingquotes #poetry #poem #amreading #GordonBostic #bookstagram #FridayFeeling

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What makes a poem ... a poem? -Melissa Kovacs #writingapoem #amwriting #amreading #bookstagram #ThursdayFeeling #ThursdayMotivation #ThursdayThoughts

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"I'm always writing a story in my head." What about you? via https://t.co/2UIKsFLsWt #amwriting #amreading #bookstagram #gordonbostic #WritingCommunity

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Learn about the different type of poems. Which one are you familiar with? via https://t.co/PGuUttcsGd #poetry #amwritingpoem #amreading #bookstagram #poems #poet #GordonBostic

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Snowmen Come From Heaven: A Child's Collection of Poems. From questioning to discovery, this book contains a collection of sweet and simple poems exploring the innocence and wonderment of the world, all as seen through the eyes of a child. #amwriting #amreading #bookstagram

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Understanding poetry (After Mark Strand) How do you understand a deep literary piece? Or how do you digest its meaning? via https://t.co/9nhNxIrUKn #ThursdayMotivation #ThursdayThoughts #amwritingpoem #amreading