JMacTheDream

Poet / Father / Rude Boy / Non-Profit Comedian jmacthedream.com

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High Hopes and Tightropes

I carry the weight of the world, but these feelings of pain, depletion, and exhaustion have only made me stronger. I have come a long way, but that is because I don’t know when to stop. Blood drops drip off my weathered hands. Tear drops fall to the ground so far away. The day I began my climb was the day I left my past behind  Each day, I get further away from the person I was. Now,…

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Limited Run (Poetry Prints)

Hello y’all, Get a piece of jmac history and purchase a limited print: 85lb cardstock / two limited edition and original design – did I mention their signed? You can purchase them here inyourdreamspoetry Stuck in Rewind: Bored to Death:

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Add This Novel to Your List

My buddy, James, just published his first novel. He is an excellent writer and a great storyteller. Please check this one out. Now available on Amazon. Kayu by James Soule

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The House of Blues

Some days, I live inside my head; a place that is home to jumbled memories: fragments of the past. Inside my mind is a maze with no end: a house with squeaky floors and trap doors. Sometimes, I struggle to see the bright side of life because I don’t wash the windows or open the blinds. The inside of this overgrown house, built on a shaky foundation, is littered with lost…

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More than a Game (Short Story)

Basketball was supposed to be Lawrence’s way out — until a debt he didn’t create left him caught in the middle of a struggle no jump shot could solve. Torn between the future he’s worked for and the family he can’t walk away from, he’s running out of time to choose. When every path forward costs him something, what’s he willing to lose? There’s only one way to find out: Read the gritty, cutting…

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Choose your Weapon

We all need a weapon to survive just like I need a pen to write. A weapon is a tool used to protect yourself against enemies. We can make weapons out of what we already have to will help us battle the dark side of life. We walk paths of peril, fare ferocious seas, climb the tallest of trees just to make it another day. On the road we walk, we will run into evil forces, the Prince of…

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Tip for Writing Short Stories

When writing a short story, it is essential to create tension and suspense. Creating a meaningful conflict is important to grabbing the reader’s attention. Here are some examples of different types of conflicts you can find in movies, short stories, and books. Person vs Person Person vs Self Person vs Nature Person vs Society Person vs Technology Next time you read a short story or book,…

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Why Do You Write?

I have a question…. With me being on this website, I am able to see and read a lot of amazing poems. Throughout my exploration, I always wonder why people write or what exactly compels people to write. It may seem like a basic thought and even simpler question, but it is one that crosses my brain often. With that being said: Why do you write? I would love to hear your answers in the…

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Some Wise Words

Watch this video.. or don’t. It might just help with your writing:

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Using Music to Help with Rhythm in your Poetry

The next time you listen to any sort of music or song that you enjoy, be sure to pay attention to the rhyme scheme. Artists and songwriters are conscientious of rhyming when they create their music or song. Not only does it help with the flow, but it creates a rhythm that draws and attracts listeners. Listening to music and analyzing lyrics can be extremely helpful in your journey to become a…

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When and Where to Rhyme

Writing Tip: Scatter your rhymes throughout your poem Be unpredictable Not every word will be a “perfect” rhyme, so use slant/near rhymes – words that sound similar to eachother See examples of the types of rhymes and where I put the rhymes within one of my poems:

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Cages

Another day stuck inside this cage: locked away. When I look through these bars, I can see a world I wish to explore. I have never tasted freedom. I have never been set free to roam – not even for a minute. Does anybody care? I have been strangled by the hands of time. I am starting to think that I wouldn’t survive outside this cage. I don’t know what I am capable of because I…

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My Relationship with Writing

When it comes to writing, I always consider these 3 things: Keep a Record Utilizing my Resources Don’t be Embarrassed

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My Challenge to You

What I want you to do is find your favorite quote, either from a book, song, or movie, and write a poem that directly relates or responds to the quote you chose. Below is the quote that inspired my poem: Make a Move. Post your quote and poem in the comment section, or post a link to the post! I would love to read them. “A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice…

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Writing Tip #2

Take your time. Revisit your writing the next day.

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Writing Tip #1

Title First Poem Second.

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The Magician

A young magician practiced endlessly perfecting his craft. He can’t count the number of the times that he has said: “Look. Is this your card?” Late nights in isolation. His unhealthy obsession of performing the perfect act held his identity prisoner. In pursuit of putting on the perfect show – to entertain others, he lost his way. His day would quickly become night. He could control…

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