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Simple links to my humble list of featured stories on poetry, health, self-love, personal development, and writing tips
Introduction
Being a writer on Medium since September 2020 has been an excellent venture for me. I got to refine my writing skills gradually while juggling between a daytime job and being a penner at night.
I do promise to level up my writing prowess this year and for the days to come. I hadn’t yet fully realized the value of being consistent in writing when I got to see and collect this brief list of mine. This is very inspiring.
To say the least, I just discovered my love of writing poetry as a literary performing artist during my early years.
My literary pieces focus on writing tips, health, seasonal trends, lifestyle, and personal development.
I collect and share them all on my Medium handle: (@joshbaleriteacol)
I do hope I can give you a refreshed feeling while reading my simple creations.
Author Bits and Pieces
Who Am I? (What’s in my name?—poetry about myself) Let Me Thank You Dear God For This Gift Of Life (acrostic poetry on my natal day) My Moniker’s Josh! And You? (poetry on monikers) I am still mustering the courage to write my author bio. =) The Proust Questionnaire Answered by Josh Balerite Acol Fireworks of Healing: An Amusing Battle Within (a funny memoir)
My Best Curated Pieces On Self-Love, Mental Health, Reading, and Writing
- Stimulate Your Mind, Get Your Creative Spirits Flowing
- Want Inspiration? Let’s Talk! Checkout My Collection of Self-Penned Quotes Now
- You Want To Be A Nifty Writer, Right? Be The Most Passionate Reader First!
- Hey! Do You Want To Know The Easiest, Cheapest, And Most Effective Way To Be Happy?
- Are You Sure You Are Taking Care Of Yourself In The Best Possible Way?
- Do You Know What’s Lurking Behind Your Anger?
- Why Is Too Much Kindness Not Healthy But Soon Destroys Yourself?
- Why Is Pain Necessary To Know Who You Truly Are?
My Best Curated Poems
- Kindness — The Littlest But Most Contagious Thing
- I Choose Freedom To Be On My Own
- Emotions Are Complicated
- Life Is Not A Fairy Tale — It’s A Fairy Tail
- Poetry With A Fervent Touch
Poetry Challenges
- Nightbirde’s Song Affected Me Most
- Be Special, Be Like a Snow Crystal
- Magnificent Memories Are Eternally Priceless
- Last Day Of My Life Equates to Being With You for All Time
- Pain Comes With Living
- Sleepzy (made-up words writing challenge)
- Let’s Pause And Toast For These Spectacular Poets! (day 20 poetic prompt)
- Carry On My Life’s Journey (day 19 poetic prompt)
- Time (day 18 poetic prompt)
- Freedom (day 17 poetic prompt)
- Fantasy World (day 16 poetic prompt)
- Dear Possibilities (day 15 poetic prompt)
- Before You Judge Me (day 14 poetic prompt)
- What Poetry Means To Me (day 13 poetic prompt)
- Conversation With Myself (day 12 poetic prompt)
- Can I Call Myself A Writer? (day 11 poetic prompt)
- I Miss You ‘Pandemic-Free’ World (day 10 poetry prompt)
- Broken Can Be Beautiful Again (day 9 poetic prompt)
- Dear Dreams (day 8 poetic prompt)
- Who Am I (day 7 poetic prompt)
- What I Am Afraid Of (day 6 poetic prompt)
- Emotions (day 5 poetic prompt)
- Dear Inner Self (day 4 poetic prompt)
- Self-Love (day 3 poetic prompt)
- Uncertainty (day 2 poetic prompt
- Hope (day 1 poetic prompt)
- What Do I Want To Write (a poetic prompt)
- I Choose (Free verse poetic prompt)
Poetry on Personal Development and Self-Love
- Trust Him, Everything In The End Will Be Fine, In Due Time
- What’s In Thy World For Thee? (if everything’s so blurry)
- My Simple Wish — A Night With You My Lovely Sun (free verse poetry)
- It’s Okay To Feel Defeated At Times
- Out Of Life’s Stormy Waves
- I Beg You Go Away My Itchy Allergy
- My Deafening Egoic Self
- Fragments of Reality
- This Cramming Madness
- If Only I Could Have My Way
- A Timeless Virtue
Poetry On Being A Smart and Wholesome Writer
- Dear Terrific Writer: Will You Make A Promise Right Now, Never To Work Harshly Again?
- Hey! Will You Eat Your Live Frog With Me
- Please Let Me Be In The Zone
- Are You In A Bad Mood Baby
- When Cold Comfort Strikes
- Resilient As A Writer Is
Poetry on Love
- Four Frisky Kittens and A Fluppy Pup
- Don’t Let Go of Me, Help Me to Hold On Tight
- My Honey Kitty Mizuki, Where Are You?
- Wanna Meet My Cuddly Cutie Patootie Kyoshi?
- Homesickness (my journey into the slumber world)
- For Somebody, I Love So Much, But Knows Me Not!
- In Earnest, Do You Know The True Color Of One’s Heart?
- For My Dear Friend On A Rainy Day
- That One Fleeting Moment
- Just One Great Wish
- My Phenomenal Tennis Player
- A Queen’s Unqueenly Lot
- My Special Nightmirror
- Lunatics
Acrostic Poetry
- It’s Your 3rd Birthday, our Dear Illumination (a tribute to Illumination’s 3rd Birthday)
- Happy Birthday, Dear Illumination (a tribute to Illumination’s 2nd Birthday)
- Passionate Reader (published within my piece “You Want To Be A Nifty Writer, Right? Be the Most Passionate Reader First!”)
- Do You Want The Suit or the Man in the Hazmat Suit?
- Happy Easter One And All
- You Got This, Dude! Synergy On Illumination
- Just A Tad Of A Green Thing-Yet It Stings!
- Happy New Year Medium
- My Writing Solace
- The Mesmerizing Mexican Mint
Poetry Types
- Crazy Thoughts (Lune poetic form)
- A Hefty Load (Gogyohka poetic form)
- Will You Infuse, My Writing Muse? (Shadorma poetic form)
- Soulfully Sententious Sayings (Tautogram poetic form)
- Smile, Be Loved, Or Snooze, Be Lone? (Tricube poetic form)
- Mazed Amidst Life’s Crossroads (Nonet poetic form)
- On My Keyboard At Night (Waltmarie poetic form)
- Your Chance To Win Me Over (Monotetra poetic form)
- What Are You When You’re In Love? (Viator poetic form)
- My Unmourned Diary (Cinquain poetic form)
- I Will Hang On Until I Win (Ars Poetica form)
- Can You See Behind What You See? (Triolet poetic form)
Poetry on CoVid19
Articles On Self-Improvement
- What Frustrates Me As A Writer and What I Want To Do To Cope With It?
- Is Medium Truly A Medium?
- Conquer Your Inner Demons In A 100-Day Mind-Bending Challenge
- Are You Using Your Downtime Smartly? Why Not Try Creative Lollygagging?
- Who Cares Why I Started A Blog? Now Is The Time To Build One
- Defeat The Greatest Killer Stress In 20 Remarkable Ways
- Combat An Illness? See Right Here
I am so grateful to our Illumination chief and founder, Dr Mehmet Yildiz, for giving us this brilliant and illuminating idea of collecting our personal written pieces like storybooks in a library for easy access to our readers. Hats off to you Doc Chief!
About the Author
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