Ordinary Inspiration Mr Brian Wayne Maki 9781475261868 Books
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(Color Copy, 188 pages) -- Brian Wayne Maki uses poetry to explain the various inspirations he finds in the vastness of this busy world in his latest book, Ordinary Inspiration. In this book, Brian continues to explore the true meaning behind the ordinary life. His opinions express the need for ourselves to "wake-up" and begin to see the simpler things that life offers.
With a sharp eye for detail, Brian captures the heart and soul of a person who knows the vast meanings of life, leisure, solitude, peacefulness, luxury, nature, friendship, and personal growth.
All the poems relate to the various inspirations found in every-day ideals and visions we may overlook with age. Brian tries to uncover the balance and the contradictions in the beauty of nature and the universe. He tries to identify all the things that contradict and separate our lives into a meaningless journey. His journey into that life lets us see many parts of himself, his passions, and his concerns.
All his poems are accompanied by photographs from his own personal photography collection, the photography of Sue Ballreich of Marquette, Michigan, the photography of Vivian Maier of New York, New York, and the watercolor drawings of Maria L. Hall of Marquette, Michigan.
Ordinary Inspiration Mr Brian Wayne Maki 9781475261868 Books
In "Ordinary Inspiration," Brian Wayne Maki offers a collection of poems that asks readers to pay attention to all the small gifts that exist in their everyday lives; as many of Brian's more nostalgic poems reveal, the ordinary moments are usually the ones that become the fondest and most meaningful memories.In a straightforward, honest introduction, Brian, who is a computer instructor as well as poet, expresses his dismay and concerns over how technology is separating people, filling their lives with largely meaningless communication as we allow days and nights spent in front of a computer screen to replace our opportunities to learn from Nature and from each other through personal interaction. For example, in "Tiny Cell Phone," Brian remarks, "The cell phone has made us a lazy contributor/We are really pondering, driving and meeting less."
However, Brian does not harp on technology but rather focuses on the positive moments of life. The vast majority of his poems highlight moments that might have seemed ordinary but became extraordinary for him--moments that bring back pleasant memories, life lessons, and perspectives on personal growth. The poems continually center on a personal connection with Nature and also the value of personal relationships, from friendships to being a parent to finding love. The value of relationships is especially highlighted in "White Doves Flying":
If there is a day I will always remember
That was special, significant, and everlasting
Buried in the deepest reaches of my heart
It would be the day when I found you.
Most of Brian's poems have a gentleness and nostalgia about them, although occasionally, he veers toward the more frightening moments in life as in "Night Stalker" when he writes about being followed home from work by a drunken man. Although like Brian, I tend to be an optimist, perhaps my favorite poem in this collection is "Tough Love" because it has a sarcastic bite to it reminiscent of Thomas Hardy's work, through the recurring last line of each stanza:
A simple kiss--you think the world shines
A simple hug--you think someone cares
A simple embrace--you think that is love
But you will soon learn how tough love can be.
While readers will find their own favorite poems that resonate with them, ultimately, all of these poems are a reminder that life is a journey filled with meaning when we look for that meaning. We might find meaning in a sunset or a snowy day, but we also might find it in what Brian calls the "Potholes of Life": "You have to make the mistakes to learn and move on/And you must learn to sidestep the potholes of life." He reminds us that we are all searching and trying to find meaning and inspiration in ordinary lives; in "Life Skills," he writes, "To those who have been able to carve out a solid life/Do not forget where you came from and how you did it." Brian is a firm believer that, ultimately, good results in life, and because we learn from our difficulties, he asks readers to share what they have learned with others who are struggling. For that very reason, Brian writes his own poems, hoping to give inspiration and hope to others.
As Brian reminds us in the title poem, "It is amazing where inspiration comes from/An old, barren highway in the early morning/A single tree standing in the meadow grove." Readers will find magic in their ordinary lives when they look for it, and Brian's poems may help to point them in the right direction to finding that magic.
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Ordinary Inspiration Mr Brian Wayne Maki 9781475261868 Books Reviews
In "Ordinary Inspiration," Brian Wayne Maki offers a collection of poems that asks readers to pay attention to all the small gifts that exist in their everyday lives; as many of Brian's more nostalgic poems reveal, the ordinary moments are usually the ones that become the fondest and most meaningful memories.
In a straightforward, honest introduction, Brian, who is a computer instructor as well as poet, expresses his dismay and concerns over how technology is separating people, filling their lives with largely meaningless communication as we allow days and nights spent in front of a computer screen to replace our opportunities to learn from Nature and from each other through personal interaction. For example, in "Tiny Cell Phone," Brian remarks, "The cell phone has made us a lazy contributor/We are really pondering, driving and meeting less."
However, Brian does not harp on technology but rather focuses on the positive moments of life. The vast majority of his poems highlight moments that might have seemed ordinary but became extraordinary for him--moments that bring back pleasant memories, life lessons, and perspectives on personal growth. The poems continually center on a personal connection with Nature and also the value of personal relationships, from friendships to being a parent to finding love. The value of relationships is especially highlighted in "White Doves Flying"
If there is a day I will always remember
That was special, significant, and everlasting
Buried in the deepest reaches of my heart
It would be the day when I found you.
Most of Brian's poems have a gentleness and nostalgia about them, although occasionally, he veers toward the more frightening moments in life as in "Night Stalker" when he writes about being followed home from work by a drunken man. Although like Brian, I tend to be an optimist, perhaps my favorite poem in this collection is "Tough Love" because it has a sarcastic bite to it reminiscent of Thomas Hardy's work, through the recurring last line of each stanza
A simple kiss--you think the world shines
A simple hug--you think someone cares
A simple embrace--you think that is love
But you will soon learn how tough love can be.
While readers will find their own favorite poems that resonate with them, ultimately, all of these poems are a reminder that life is a journey filled with meaning when we look for that meaning. We might find meaning in a sunset or a snowy day, but we also might find it in what Brian calls the "Potholes of Life" "You have to make the mistakes to learn and move on/And you must learn to sidestep the potholes of life." He reminds us that we are all searching and trying to find meaning and inspiration in ordinary lives; in "Life Skills," he writes, "To those who have been able to carve out a solid life/Do not forget where you came from and how you did it." Brian is a firm believer that, ultimately, good results in life, and because we learn from our difficulties, he asks readers to share what they have learned with others who are struggling. For that very reason, Brian writes his own poems, hoping to give inspiration and hope to others.
As Brian reminds us in the title poem, "It is amazing where inspiration comes from/An old, barren highway in the early morning/A single tree standing in the meadow grove." Readers will find magic in their ordinary lives when they look for it, and Brian's poems may help to point them in the right direction to finding that magic.
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