avatarNatalie Frank, Ph.D.

Summary

The webpage features an original poem titled "The Third Eye" by Natalie Frank, which explores the theme of overcoming writer's block, accompanied by related poetry recommendations and a brief biography of the author.

Abstract

The undefined website presents a poem called "The Third Eye," which metaphorically depicts the struggle and resolution of writer's block. The poem, by Natalie Frank, uses vivid imagery to describe the moment of inspiration that breaks through a creative impasse. The site also includes a captivating image by Enrique Meseguer, sourced from Pixabay, which complements the poem's theme. Additionally, the page provides an overview of Natalie Frank's literary achievements and her editorial roles in various publications. For readers interested in more, the website suggests similar poems such as "First Love" and "Redemption," and invites readers to follow Frank's work on Medium, supporting her platform Mental Gecko.

Opinions

  • The poem "The Third Eye" is presented as a transformative experience, likening the moment of inspiration to a divine intervention that washes over the writer's blocked mind.
  • Natalie Frank is portrayed as an accomplished poet and editor, with her work featured in multiple reputable publications, suggesting a recognition of her talent within the literary community.
  • The inclusion of related poems and a call to follow the author on Medium indicates an editorial opinion that the reader may enjoy similar thematic content and that Frank's work is worth following.
  • The choice of the accompanying image by Enrique Meseguer reflects an opinion that visual art can enhance the reading experience and resonate with the poem's themes.

Original poem

The Third Eye

The resolution of writer’s block

Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay

Midnight mystic moon Golden opiate Divine epiphany God of sudden inspiration Steals drowsily and dreamlike Across brow furrowed and blocked Until accumulated acumen Skillfully rendered Like a breath exhaled Spills over the rim And across the threshold Into tomorrow

Natalie Frank (Taye Carrol) has had work featured in Haunted Waters Press, Weirdbook Magazine, Siren’s Call Publications, Lycan Valley Press & Zero Fiction among others. Her poetry has been featured in several anthologies. She is Editor for 1-One-Infinity, The Partnered Pen & One Table, One World and is Editor in Chief for Promposity & Mental Gecko. She is also the Managing Editor for Novellas and Serials at LVP Publications.

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Poetry
Writers Block
Writing
Mindset
Creativity
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