Each of my Quill Fated Scribes was handpicked by me, I wanted to have writers who housed different personalities in addition to writing styles. I completely hit the jackpot, not only are they all talented in their own right but; also truly incredible human beings. I say this, as today is the birthday of one of my scribes, Sonja Mabel McClure. Sonja has the ability through her writing to break poems down into the simplest and profound forms of appreciation. Never a single word wasted, I genuinely appreciate that quality to her work. To honour Sonja\’s birthday, I\’ve shared below some of her original work!
Happy Birthday Sonja! We all love you! ❤
Rania x
Night Hiking
Snow covered mountain
silvery powder underfoot,
ascending Mt Rainer
the grand Skyline Trail
several scattered footprints
dot the glittery hillside,
the craters and dips
resemble strange terrain
and surface of the moon
giant parkas, padded snow pants,
and heavy winter boots,
gives the feel of a space suit
enhancing the fantastical mood
miles of walking and winding,
slipping around steep corners,
breathless yet invigorated
we reach the crest of Panorama Point
fixated on nature’s Wonderland,
Paradise Inn only a distant silhouette,
cold hands grasp heated thermos
sweet-scented cocoa and steam
escape into the misty glacial air,
golden flickers resonate
the crystal coated valley below
Fire Dancers
Wings of flames arise
enhancing figures
seductive silhouettes
dancing to drum beats
mini torches
undulate on wingtips
fans glide across faces
a shadow’s disguise
twirling poi balls
continuous circle
heat and sparks
candles in palms
enchanted performers
consume and
manipulate fire
radiant as moonlight
speckles dispersed
in murky darkness.
Endorphins
Alive at night,
lined with speakers
my walls pulsate
musical vibrations.
Pairs of feet
create synergy,
wordless expressions
alleviate aggression.
Colorful spotlights
changing hue,
red, silver, and blue
shadowed ambiance.
Heated and breathless
accelerating heart,
a spontaneous
surge of serotonin.
In the morning,
mind and limb
empty of energy;
I am just a room.
Sonja Mabel McClure holds a B.A. in Communication with a focus on news/editorial as well as a minor in English from the University of Utah. She is the author of the full-length poetry collection Shift//Motion that encompasses different themes of movement, travel, and nature. Her writings and poetry have appeared or are forthcoming in Pyre Publishing, Paper and Ink, Touchstones, Catalyst, and elsewhere. She is of Finnish descent and is a member of the Finlandia Foundation. Sonja loves attending poetry readings and was delighted to take part in the Utah Humanities Book Festival last fall. She’s a nature enthusiast, a dog lover, a coffee connoisseur and she possesses a strong sense of wanderlust.
Outside of her love of poetry and literature, Sonja has always had a passion for dancing and music. She started ballet at the age of 6. Over the years, she studied many dance techniques including modern and jazz. She was part of the performing group, Dance Ensemble. Also, she pursued piano and voice lessons. Later, she discovered belly dance, mesmerized by using different props including, fans, veil, basket, finger cymbals and double swords. Sonja enjoys learning various belly dance styles such as: Egyptian and Turkish but she is most fond of Tribal Fusion and ATS, both of which originated in the United States. Connect with Sonja on IG: @sonjasolstice.
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