A seeker of light in the shadows, a poet with ink-stained hands, I am a story still being written. My pages hold verses of love and loss, resilience and redemption—proof that even in the darkest chapters, there is always room for hope.”
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March of the Writers: Day 1 Introduction
Hey everyone! I’m Richard White, a poet and storyteller from Amsterdam, NY. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember, but it wasn’t until I started battling my own demons—like PTSD, depression, and anxiety—that I truly found my voice. Writing became my lifeline, …
Read MoreAdapting Influences and Organizing Poetry
This blog post was initially an assignment for my poetry workshop class, and I’m excited to share it with my readers and audience. T.S. Eliot’s observation in his essay Philip Massinger—that “good poets make [what they take] into something better, or at least something different”—deeply …
Read MoreHemingway and I – Exploring the Parallels of Our Lives and Journeys Through Whiskey and the Autumn Wind
In my upcoming poetry collection, Whiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Collection of Poems in Hemingway Tradition, I dive into the haunting echoes of Ernest Hemingway’s life, mind, and struggles, which resonate deeply with my own experiences as a combat medic, military veteran, and EMT. …
Read More Exploring “Whiskey and the Autumn Wind”: A Journey Through Emotion and Nature
As the leaves turn to hues of gold and crimson, and the air carries a crispness that hints at change, I am thrilled to share my latest poetry collection, Whiskey and the Autumn Wind. This book is a reflection of the transformative power of autumn, …
Read MoreIntroducing “Whiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Collection of Poems in Hemingway Tradition”
Written by @RWhiteAuthor Dear Readers, I am beyond excited to share some wonderful news with you all. On December 31st, I will be releasing my latest poetry collection, “Whiskey and the Autumn Wind: A Collection of Poems in Hemingway Tradition.” This project has been …
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