Biography
Writing is my favourite thing to do, whether it's poetry, prose, or essays. As soon as I had the cognitive motor skills to write, I did. It seems ironic that literature is my greatest love, seeing as I am dyslexic. As a young child, I was late to speak, read, and write - and when I did write the letters were the wrong way around, the words were misspelled, and the handwriting was abysmal. My dad even rewrote a little diary entry I made about my newly born brother for fear that nobody would understand the original in the future. I still have both versions and he was right, mine now looks like indecipherable gibberish. I also had a speech impediment so my older sister had to translate my monologues for my parents. But whether I was being understood or not, I had a vast imagination and a lot to say. I still do. Communication, in all its different forms, is invaluable. It has proven worth every bit of work it has been. The best part about writing poetry now is when I know that my message has been received by someone else. Prose is kind of my "thing". I write poetry for cathartic reasons. It comes over me as an all-consuming instinct that drives me to find the nearest pen at the most inconvenient times to spill it all out. Poetry helps me to deal with my feelings; oftentimes, my writing is deeply personal. Honestly, I enjoy writing poetry solely in an instinctual and emotional way, so I don't really spend any time reworking or editing my pieces. I'm sure they would benefit from me doing that but I've found that it removes my personal connection and passion for the pieces. So, please excuse my rough and ready poetry - I hope you enjoy it anyway. I have an MA in Comparative Literature from UCL and a BA in Literature with Creative Writing from UEA. I'm currently editing my first fantasy novel (getting it ready for publication) whilst working as a content writer. Please have a look at my blog entries below :-)
Samples
Please see my poems below
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Blog entries by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
This is not a draft (07/10/2024)
Previous skins (04/09/2024)
Black hole (19/04/2024)
Let the wolves run (10/02/2024)
Acknowledge me (12/01/2024)
Wrestled to girl (13/10/2023)
I: skeleton (11/09/2023)
Raw eggs (08/09/2023)
Bigger than you (19/05/2023)
Part of us (14/05/2023)
Read more entries by Alexandra K. Parapadakis…
Blog link: https://www.writeoutloud.net/blogs/alexandrakparapadakis
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Comments
Philipos
Thu 15th Aug 2019 17:17
Thanks Alexandra (Albatross) Time moves on a pace from modern experiences - what once was a not so unusual everyday experience in the wider scheme of things (deaths at sea) - now forms a rather different kind of scenario indeed, especially as there is no merchant service as once was so familiar to us. Like the Smithsonian Institute in the USA discovered - our past history and artefacts of times past - help us look back and see anew what it was that everyday folk did for a living - in that looking back the events seem more golden in the re-telling. I was there and still see the faces from earlier days loom up at me from time to time - the good bits and the less good. If any of that makes any sense at all. Bestest. P.
My utmost respect and admiration! You have raw talent! I can't begin to imagine the magnitude of the effort you put in overcoming your challenges considering that not only you seem yto have overcome them but you become excellent at it! With such determination you can do everything! I absolutely love your work!
Thank you?
Mae
Big Sal
Fri 17th Aug 2018 19:03
You should come on the site more often, it's a shame I've only just noticed your profile and talent. Keep doing what you do best, your poems are excellently written!??
Thanks Alexandra for commenting on Out of the Mist. It was just an idea of strength disappearing out of sight !
I have now read some of your work and it is complex and shows a gracefulness with an element of confusion inwardly if I may say so. Compelling stuff !
Ray x (beautiful profile picture too.)
Alexandra - just found your work and I'm impressed. I will read through your pieces on here and promise to leave comments, constructive criticism and collected thoughts where appropriate.
Rob
Agreed :) And sounds like the social media craze is about the same in England as it is here.
Glad to hear someone else can relate to "Pre-SocialMedia" :) In what part of the world do you live? I'm curious if perhaps this issue is more pronounced in certain geographic locations than others.
Thank you Candice! And no problem
Alexandra, wow. Inedible Topics. What a powerful and haunting story. The irony is that your poem really speaks! By the way, thanks for your comment on "the undies moment".
No problem Anthony
Thank you for reading my poem AND responding. I really appreciate all comments and feedback
Thank you Graham for welcoming me, I apologise for my tardy reply as I too have been on my annual holiday. I look forward to becoming part of the WOL community.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read my selection Andy, I'm glad you like them!
nice selection, alexandra. when i get chance will look at your videos but a excellent short selection of pieces here. top one
Alex, just checked out your redbubble stuff. Good to see another MK poet on WOL!
Keep up the good work.
Graham
Hello Alexandra,
Welcome to Write Out Loud. Please accept my apologies for this tardy welcome, as I have been away on my annual holidays and unable to communicate easily.
I hope you are enjoying the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.
Thanks for already uploading a picture of yourself.
Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.
Graham Sherwood
Hello, thank you very much!
Hi Alexandra Welcome. Tommy
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Graham Sherwood
Wed 2nd Feb 2022 16:27
"Honestly, I enjoy writing poetry solely in an instinctual and emotional way, so I don't really spend any time reworking or editing my pieces. I'm sure they would benefit from me doing that but I've found that it removes my personal connection and passion towards the pieces".
It's fascinating how we all seem to differ in our approach to creating words. I use anything I've got near me when an idea or string of words happens along. Whether its the 'Notes' on my phone, a notebook by the bed or an open word document when I'm doing other writing, it HAS to be captured.
Where we differ enormously is in the editing. I usually take at least three days (attempts) to refine my words before sticking them on WOL. Even then I edit them further before they get on my blog pages.
However you write Alexandra, get it down before its lost is my advice (not that you asked for it, sorry).
Looking forward to more of your work and watching you develop as a writer