QwykrKudos - thank you, Kizuru Arts!

 Gratitude and Connection in the Creative Journey

Hello everyone!

I’ve always believed that the best part of any creative journey is the people we meet along the way. Recently, I received a thoughtful message from Kizuru Arts, and it struck a chord. His words perfectly capture how I feel about my work, especially with a phrase I’ll be keeping close to heart:

“Cooking is an art, and recipes are the canvas where flavors dance in harmony.”

As some of you know, I’ve been weaving together various creative passions for a while now—writing books, creating recipes, sharing cooking and nutrition tips, and bringing technology into the mix with AI-generated poetry. But what fuels each step? It’s this wonderful community. Your encouragement, insights, and inspiration have truly made this journey more vibrant.

With my latest book release, The Dead Poets' Societies Poetry Book, and ongoing culinary projects, I’ve been blown away by the support. This message from Kizuru reminded me of how much we all share when we come together with mutual passions and respect. Their words gave me a fresh wave of motivation, and I want to thank each of you for being a part of this journey, too—whether that’s been through reading my work, cooking alongside me in spirit, or sharing your own creative paths.

Here’s to continuing to inspire each other, exploring new ideas, and savoring every creative moment we get to share. I’m looking forward to what’s next and am so grateful to have all of you on this journey with me.

Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!

Best,
Andi

Words that Rise

Another poem - this one is written in the style of Maya Angelou.

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 Words that Rise

In the shadows of silence, a child sits,
Eyes wide like windows, yearning for light,
But the pages are closed, locked tight,
Chained by the weight of whispers,
The heavy cloak of unspoken fears.

Lift the veil, open the book,
Let the words dance like fireflies,
Illuminate the dark corners of the mind,
Each letter a stepping stone,
Each line a bridge to a brighter tomorrow.

I rise to speak for those unseen,
For the voices that tremble,
For the dreams trapped behind walls,
Where stories linger like ghosts,
Waiting for a hand to guide them.

Let us gather, let us teach,
With love as our compass,
With hope as our ink,
Writing futures in the margins of today,
For every child deserves a chance to soar.

Erase the shame, break the chains,
For knowledge is the key to freedom’s door,
And in the beauty of words,
Lies the power to change the world,
To transform the silence into a symphony.

So let us rise, and let us read, 
Together, we will build a legacy, 
Where every heart can find its voice,
And every soul can sing,
In the radiant light of possibility.

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