Sometimes reading poetry from famous poets gets tiresome. They are often boring, overwhelming, and dated. Historical writings will be there when we need them, but sometimes we need something fresh and relatable.
If this is you, try out some of the Bright Dreams Journal’s original poetry written by our very own Gary R. Hess.
These imaginative poems are certifiably fresh, contemporary, and authentic. They consist of a variety of themes from love, humor, sadness, politics, and even nature with everything between.
“Christ’s Life to Us” is a short Christian poem written by Gary R. Hess for Good Friday and Easter, but it is still a great religious poem for all times of the year. This poem is directed to all those… Continue Reading
Easter is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate this special day than by reading a bubbly Easter poem for kids? This poem is dedicated to all the children, young and old, who wish to believe with their… Continue Reading
“Growth” is a poem written for Valentine’s Day during the year 2018. Time has come and gone so quickly, and everything changes. There’s not much which can be said about the poem in terms of overall meaning. It speaks for… Continue Reading
“Christmas Imagined” is a poem by Gary R. Hess that was written to signify what the author truly wants for Christmas. It’s difficult, however, when the author lives in a different country, especially when there’s not even snow! But what… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is my favorite American holiday. Coming together as a family, talking about all the great things you are proud of or lucky to have, eating delicious food, and who can’t forget the beginning of Christmas season. This day is… Continue Reading
“Without You” is a poem that was written the day I heard of Gary R. Hess’ grandmother’s death. The author describes the poem as follows, “It definitely isn’t the best poem I have ever written, but it encapsulates my mind… Continue Reading
Sometimes we see the Earth alive and moving. We see it breathing, swaying, walking, running, and even talking to us. “Tree” was one of those times for Gary R. Hess. What the beautiful nature has and what it does for… Continue Reading
This iambic poem is a reminiscence of the author’s own life but one that almost every young adult has experienced. We have all experienced heartbreaks–some more than others. However, these heartbreaks are especially plentiful in our teenage and 20-something years.… Continue Reading
“The Eclipse” is a poem to memorialize the total solar eclipse that occurred on August 21, 2017, across the United States. Sadly, I wasn’t able to view it as I’m half-way across the world. Nonetheless, it brought back great memories… Continue Reading
“Cruelty of Life” is a spoken poem about politics akin to slam poetry. It is an inner monologue about all of the cruelties in this world and what the world has done to us and to our fellow man. We… Continue Reading
