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I recently recorded my reading of my poem “Firefighters”

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Z.F. Thrimej

(which got published by Orangevale View in its 9/11/20 issue). Here’s the link to this recording: *** Update: On 9/15/2021, I wrote a poem (Listeners) which also connects to this blog post. Listeners can be found over at my other … Continue reading →

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In its 7/2/21 issue, Orangevale View published my poem “Question”.

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Z.F. Thrimej

It’s on page 13 and can be found via the following link: http://www.ovview.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Issue-13-Vol-14-final-web.pdf For a list of more of my poems/poetry submissions that have gotten published, check out the following link: List of poems by Z.F. Thrimej that got published … Continue reading →

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In its June 18, 2021 issue, Orangevale View published my announcement (on page 4’s top right or where i found it).

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Z.F. Thrimej

In this announcment, years are counted and amounted to help make a decision that feels grounded. The following link leads to the June 18, 2021 issue; for those who check it out, more thanks to you. Click to access Issue-12-Vol-14-final-6.18.2021.pdf

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Remembering community activist Melanie Lan

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Z.F. Thrimej

I learned that on May 1st (Saturday of last week) one of my San Jose-based friends Melanie Lan passed on in her fight against cancer. While I was not as close to her as many others were, I remember that … Continue reading →

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In its 4/23/21 issue, Orangevale View published my poems “Arbor Day” and “Second Dose”.

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Z.F. Thrimej

They’re on pages 13 and 14. I will post the link to the 4/23/21 issue when OV View posts it on its website. “Arbor Day” and “Second Dose” can also be found in this blog, a few a posts before … Continue reading →

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Moments would not exist without mom. Mothers are the singers if life is the song.

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Z.F. Thrimej

They sacrifice a lot so kids can grow strong. On May’s second Sunday (when Mother’s Day is on), honored are loving moms. They’ve earned this response.

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The last Friday of April has Arbor Day as its label. That’s when people plant trees like hazel, basil, and maple.

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Z.F. Thrimej

Maybe they’ll tangle or grow with what’s tasteful. They give us a lot while shadeful, making life more able. For trees: on this day folks show they are grateful. **** Alternate penultimate line: They give us lots while shadeful, making … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving reminds people to be thankful for what we have like food on the table

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Z.F. Thrimej

and other blessings or those that make us able. Moments shared with loved ones are more reasons to be grateful.

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December 24, 2009 was when the Milpitas Post published my poem “Card”

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Z.F. Thrimej

(which can be found via the following link: https://zfthrimej.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/card/ ) This was the 1st time that a newspaper (or anyone) published a poem by me, and this encouraged me to write more and more poetry that unexpectedly somehow got published … Continue reading →

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Props for and to the voters (because with them change occurs).

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Z.F. Thrimej

Who or what is voted for hopefully works.

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I recently recorded my reading of my poem “Firefighters”

In its 7/2/21 issue, Orangevale View published my poem “Question”.

In its June 18, 2021 issue, Orangevale View published my announcement (on page 4’s top right or where i found it).

Remembering community activist Melanie Lan

Moments would not exist without mom. Mothers are the singers if life is the song.

Thanksgiving reminds people to be thankful for what we have like food on the table

December 24, 2009 was when the Milpitas Post published my poem “Card”

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