Spoken Word – The Brian Hogan

Spoken Word

If you like poetry or spoken word then you’ve landed in the right place. Below is a selection of Brian’s poetry and spoken word piece on topics ranging from the nature of reality, to the state of society; from the philosophical to the totally illogical. Grab a cup of tea and settle in to warm up by the fire of your own inspiration.

sleeping panda

How Do You Become Perfectly Rested Instead of Consistently Bested? A writing prompt. If I was perfectly rested I’d be someone entirely …

man holding newspaper

WRITING PROMPT: What would you do if you get a newspaper delivered to your door every morning and then one day it …

three buddhas seeing, hearing and speaking no evil.

This week’s prompt in my group of life coach writers was to ask ourselves where we notice judgement and what happens if …

snail between rocks

A tragic gap statement is a written statement you make that describes what you want and why you don’t have it. This …

autumn in the morning

WRITING PROMPT: Recall a special morning and give us the details. Specific special mornings are hard to pinpoint for me because I …

magnifying glass and fingerprint

WRITING PROMPT: What do hunches feel like? How do you know which ones to follow? I wonder about hunches.  Are they divine …

candle vigil tea lights

WRITING PROMPT: Write a eulogy for yourself, being as honest as you can. What do you have to say for yourself? If …

person walking in rain, black umbrella

WRITING PROMPT: Write a scene where a character confronts one of your worst fears. THE FEAR: I chose the fear of not …

two horses cuddling

WRITING PROMPT: Write about something you want so badly. What is it? How does it feel? Good emotionally connected sex with a …

monkey behind a tree

WRITING PROMPT: Write about something in your life that might surprise people. How do I know what’s going to surprise anybody else?  …

The Paradox Papers

Welcome to your monthly collection of raw spoken word, philosophical reflections, and essays exploring creativity, healing, and how to live well in an increasingly complex world.

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