When we talk about relationships, the conversation can go in many directions because we have different perspectives about what a relationship can be. Is it casual, serious, long term, matter of convenience, one sided, mutual, or exclusive. Is it a fling, liaison or an affair. Is it secret, open or something different or, god forbid, a combination. One of the most important questions we need to ask ourselves at some point is “What do we want from the relationship“? Knowing…..
Being in a relationship with someone you really care about cannot be something you take for granted. You cannot rely on the flames of love to continue to keep burning bright if you dont continue to fan the flame, give it oxygen and maybe some additional fuel. You need to show your partner you care. It is work to be in a relationship. An “I Love You” once in a while and flowers on Valentine’s Day will not be enough……
When I was traveling recently, I came across an advertisement for a Magical Mail Slot. I was curious so I checked it out. It claimed to be able to deliver a letter to a younger me. Can you imagine how cool that would be! I said what the heck and went to the back, sat in the booth and prepared this letter for a younger me! I elected the age rage – early teen. This should get to the younger…..
Recently someone who knew me for a long time but did not realize I was a poet, asked me where did I get my inspiration? How did I bring a poem to life? Was there a story? The answer is simple and complex at the same time. Simple in the sense that there is always a story. This always makes them wonder – who did he write it for. And no, I always keep them guessing on that one! Complex in…..
When we find love, everything is better. We feel happy, excited and we face each day with anticipation, because each day will be shared with the one we love. This exuberance can go on for days, weeks or even years, if we are fortunate to have marriage in the picture. Regardless of the duration, it can feel devastating when it ends. People like me, a poet, come to write about our feelings as a way to cope or to help…..
Matters of the Heart and Soul is a compilation of poems and shorts that express the joyful feelings of being in love, and the pains we feel when a relationship ends, or does not get off the ground. After my 2nd divorce, and some other life experiences, I started to put my feelings on paper – not being one to share them with another person! This started with expressions that came from being in a relationship; wishing I was in…..
Hello this is Dan hailing to you from Charlotte. I am currently living in beautiful Charlotte, NC. Been here for almost 25 years – almost long enough to say I am a native, but not long enough to lose my northern accent. I have my accent from my grown up years in Philadelphia. In the middle I spent about 15years in the mid-west, in a place called Decatur, IL. I am not a professional writer by training. I started my…..
Welcome. My name is Dan Rizzo, author of Matters of the Heart and Soul. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here. I’ll be using this blog to interact with you about Matters of the Heart and Soul, expanding on some of the topics in it and blogging on some of the…..