The PR - The Poetics of Running A Book of Poetry in Motion

By Carmen Micsa

A book of poetry in motion was inspired by my running meditation as a runner and marathoner. Each poem has a corresponding picture that was taken during my runs and conveys the deep spiritual aspect of running when we look inward, or when we simply stop to take the views all in. The chapters of the book and the poems describe not only the beauty and tranquility of nature, but also the pace and rhythm of life, as well as the body, mind, and soul of a runner. This book makes a perfect coffee table book due to its inspiring, transcendent poems, and beautiful pictures. At the end of the book, I have included 100 lessons that running has taught me, as well as 50 ways to write poetry to inspire the poet in each of us. Most poems are written in free verse and contain rich and playful imagery that I hope will delight and rejoice your souls and soles. Happy reading! Happy poetry writing, whether you run, bike, walk, hike, or are just an astute observer of life. Happy feet!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Carmen Micsa
• Release date: Sep 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393549093

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Copyright © 2020 by Carmen Micsa

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The PR – The Poetics of Running/Carmen Micsa. -- 1st ed.

ISBN 978-0-9983097-1-2 (eBook)

ISBN 978-0-9983097-2-9 (paperback)

Dedication

For my husband Catalin Micsa and our sweet children Alex and Sophia, as well as my father Danut Gramatic, who was a great poet with a unique sensibility to the world around him. And last, but not least, a special dedication to my best friend and running partner Andrea Brizendine, as well as to all my runner friends, my Arete competitive women only running team, and the entire Sacramento running community.

Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Epigraph

My Slice of Paradise

Illumination

God’s Whispers Through My Slice of Paradise

The Infinite Window

Balance

The Snag Tree at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

The Snag Tree That Lives On

Hanging around Fall

Sunrise Podcast

Sunrise Peeking on the Trail

Honey Drips Across the Pond

Jumping with Joy

Oh, Dear, Another Deer

Antlers

The Bench at Ancil Hoffman Park

The Pond at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

The Airness of Running

The Cross on Palm Friday

The American River Parkway – The Magic of Running

The Leaning Oak at William B Pond

Murakami’s Clouds Over the American River

Splish-Splash with a Dash

The Egret’s Twin

Heron in Flight

Running Between Raindrops

The Fairy Door

My Father is an Egret

The Pace and Rhythm of Life

The PR of Life

God’s Whispers Before Christmas Dec. 23, 2017

Work Hard - Play Hard

Thriving in our Differences on National Pizza Day

Running is Art

Can’t Breathe

Life is a Rainbow

Connections

The Zen of Running

The Glorious Hills

Wanderings

The Blessing Box Two Years Before COVID-19

The Blessing Box in 2020, the Year of Covid-19

Tulip Dreams at the End of Winter

Of Sunrises, Sunsets, Rainbows, and Nature

Winter Sunrise

Sunrise Over the American River

Sun Drippings

The Blue Oak of Fair Oaks

Ode to Tea Bag

Winter Leaves

The Heart on the Trail

Belly Laughter

Secrets at Sunset

Sunset on the Go

Fiery Fall

Golden Wig

The Body, Mind, and Soul of a Runner

Andrea, My Best Running Friend

The Trail in Black and White

What’s the Best Way to Run in the Rain?

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