Sharing a piece I wrote a month ago, thinking of all the innocent souls who were martyred in G@za and Pal3stine - WARNING: graphic / explicit imagery. At the end, also a snippet from a live spoken poetry reading after a music live stream.
Not sure I would call it a poem, perhaps more of a diary
entry in lyrical form I didnât edit this much, itâs just raw and unfiltered stream of emotions that I put to paper one morning, through tears and shock. SHOCK. Never in my worst nightmares would I have imagined that we would be
witnessing the atrocities that we have been seeing every
day via social medias Never did I think the scale of human
suffering could reach such depths and that humans were
capable of such cruelty on a mass scale against innocent
people and babies. Never did I think Iâd be seeing children
blown to pieces every day. The complete disregard for
human life. Itâs been haunting and consuming and
devastating.
This was written around the time that the FIRST out
of FOUR hospitals were attacked in G@za . And since then,
the attacks on civilians have only intensified, leaving
hundreds of thousands displaced (in what is now deemed as the second Nakba) and over 11,000 killed. I cannot believe that over one month on, the genOc1de in
G@za is still unfolding, and civilians are also dying due to
lack of access to basic needs like food, water, electricity
and sanitation. There has been no ceasefire. Over 11.000
people have lost their lives, over 70% children. Journalists
and healthcare staff continue to pay the price and to be
targeted. People have lost everything. Bloodlines have
been wiped out and many are many are still under the
rubble.
It has been a horrific month for humanity. On the flip side,
itâs been also encouraging to see people come together around the world and to be reminded of the power of the collective. In the darkness, at least, many have become aware of the brutal occupation Palestinians have endured for 75+ years and standing up for whatâs right. Here is to light prevailing over darkness. No justice, no peace, until đľđ¸ is FREE
#freepalestine #ceasefirenow #endgenocide #freegaza #endisraeliapartheid #endisraelioccupation #gaza
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âReading outdoor, part 2, a seriesâ: Me, my book, the beach, and my eye bags âşď¸đ´âď¸đ As you know, this page is occasionally a Patti Smith fan page.
Iâve raved about âJust kidsâ and now itâs âBread of Angelsââ turn. A little less rock n roll, a little bit more personal and introspective. Pattiâs writing is always lyrical and honest. But here, she focuses on her familyâs roots, her childhood, true love, motherhood - navigating joy, loss and grief - the fil rouge is her art. Her writing. Her music. Itâs a brave book and you can tell she is in her wise, mature, âcroneâ era.
Patti has always been unapologetically herself and rarely compromised on her vision, even if she acknowledges the power of partnership and collaboration - her singular vision and voice is what makes her so appealing and unique in my eyes. Also, how spontaneous and real she is. Not meticulously crafted or styled. Just truly in the moment. Itâs a brave and honest book. She lost many meaningful people in her life in a short span of time and then lost links to her identity, but navigated it with such Grace and wisdom.
The eldest sibling, a capricorn, a bookworm who fell in love with poetry via the âpoets mauditsâ (for her it was Rimbaud, for me Baudelaire), and a writer who fell into music almost accidentally. A free spirit (me under my working girl guise) and the embodiment of âtake a chanceâ. I canât help but always find parallels with me, and this inspires me to keep working on my art and use my voice to share whatâs meaningful. Also a staunch advocate for Palestinian rights and humanitarian, she gets it: art is resistance.
The stunning scenery and relaxed setting of the pacific coast in Mexico were the perfect companions to this read 𼰠truly breezed through this book and it is a as sentimental and heartfelt as youâd expect from an authentic biography. It had me in tears by the end.
#pattismith #pattismithquotes #breadofangels #booklover biograp
âReading outdoor 1, A seriesâ đđłâď¸a book under the warmth of the sun, soundtracked by nature⌠itâs one of the best things in life. And yet, so very elusive when living in Berlinâs colder climate, like myself.
Book featured: Aldousâ Huxley âThe Perennial Philosophyâ . A series of theological essays on comparative mysticism studies. A very dense and academic read compared to his stream of consciousness prose in âThe Doors of Perceptionâ which I adored. Appreciate the topic, as an agnostic who is fascinated by the esoteric side of things and it makes interesting points but this book was⌠a struggle, ngl.
Starting a series on books I read in parks. Manifesting more opportunities to read outdoor in 2026 - the only way to do that in Berlin is to wait for winter to be over (coldest winter in 16 years) OR plan a trip somewhere warmer. Happy to say Iâve been plotting the latter âď¸ đ đ¤Ť
#aldoushuxley #bookrecomendation #enpleineirreading #nonfiction
Books every creator should read, part 2: David Lynch and Kristine McKennaâs âRoom to Dreamâ. A long book, but so easy and engrossing to read. One of the best memoirs ever written IMO because it merges facts and personal interpretation. A glimpse into the mind and creative process and relationships of one of the most masterful filmmakers of our time.
Director. Screenwriter. Painter. Musician. Nightlife entrepreneur. Whether you enjoy his work or not, theres no denying his many talents. Whatâs wild is that he had no prior desire to be a filmmaker, rather a painter, but his short film experiments led him to a filmmaking school grant, and to create art house gem Eraserhead. He fought tooth and nail to get that film off the ground and risked everything.
Unfortunately I really struggle with these 3 minute reels and to fit everything in, Iâm more of a long format person.
For now, I tried to condense some key takeaways: Play. Make art for yourself. Let it speak for itself, it doesnât have to make sense. Believe in your ideas. Donât question them. Follow your gut. Be nice and kind to people. Try again. Try harder. Have fun. Donât lose your child like essence. Nothing is too weird. Meditate. Drink coffee.
#Davidlynch #booksforceatives #biographybook #bookreview #bookrecommendationsđâŁď¸
Not everything has to fit together or make sense to be worthy of pursuing.
Plans are just seeds without our consistent action to water them.
Just take that next step. No risks. No rewards.
Do you. Be you. It will all make sense eventually.
(A list of things I tell myself as a chronic planner who gets overwhelmed with all the ideas circulating in my head.)
2026 is the year I take more leaps of faith instead of following the limits I set myself.
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Happy new year! Wanting to live a more creative year in 2026? Starting a little series on books creatives should read â part 1 đ¤ Patti Smith has always inspired me: icon, poet, punk musician, author, activist and all around creative who lives a life in service of her art. Side note: also a fellow Capricorn and lover of French poetry.
Her coming-of-age memoir âJust Kidsâ is a beautiful testament to following your creative urges, listening, connecting, and letting life unfold (even if it may not as bohemian as Pattiâs in 60s New York!).
Have you read it? Iâd love to hear your thoughts.
#justkids #pattismith #creativity #art inspiringbooks
Reflections on the attention economy. Fueled by smartphones. Internet. Data.
We live in a world where every moment must be filled, measured, tracked, quantified.
Iâve made the startling realization that I hardly ever daydream anymore. It made me sad.
I do other practices to get present like yoga and meditation but they are all intentional. I have a compass. Whereas daydream is about not having one. Not having a structure or protocol.
Being fully present in the moment makes life more meaningful. But many of us have forgotten how. Myself included.
#poetry #reflection #daydreamingđ #shortpoems #words
Happy winter solstice & capricorn season âď¸âď¸
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Coming up to 2 months without @fidelthecat , my closest being and most faithful baby companion. My fur baby son, my soulmate. This will be the first xmas without him in 15 years. I miss him daily. But the sadness is gone: in my heart, I trust that our journey was sacred and served its purpose. I know that our bond will always be unbreakable.
But who am I now, if no longer a cat mum? Grief and the emptiness it creates does many-a things. It strips everything to the core. You to the core. No hiding. Loss acts a flashlight, exposing the cracks in the foundation where once there was love. Revealing whatâs left in the void: and the strength of your resources. A gift of the legacy of love, perhaps.
I am trying to work with grief as a portal and a catalyst for change. Lately, Iâve come to the realization that at my core, I have outgrown big parts of myself. Of my life. And I need to return to the kind of authentic purpose that serves me. And to do that, I need to stop holding back. And I am thankful to my sweet Fidel for showing me that.
Pondering where and how I want to take my writing practice into 2026. I want to be of service, and my page @em___writes is a vehicle for that.
Watch this space if you want / like / care. Or not. But I will be back, rebuilding on what has now crumbled. Looking ahead.
Thank you for being here. Happy holidays, and see you soon â¤ď¸đ
Much love,
Liz
Photography by @lilika_strezoska for my old website trying to look all professional - and then Fidel sneaked in đŤ˘
My sole purpose in life is to give this sweet boy a good life, ngl. lol ok not sole but a big motivation! Fidel has been my ride or die since 2010 and matter what happens, I want my fur baby to be happy đť any cat parents can relate? đđ˝ââď¸đââď¸đĽ°đ
