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Traveling at the Speed of Heartbreak: George Pappas' Sixth Poetry Collection Explores the Intersection of Lyrics and Poetry

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George Pappas' sixth poetry collection, "Traveling at the Speed of Heartbreak," explores the question of whether lyrics qualify as poetry. The book features poetic lyrics from the late 1990s to mid-2000s, inspired by rock and roll music, and continues Pappas' experimentation with turning song lyrics into verse, following his previous works "The Hollywood Homeless" and "Body Parts." The collection examines themes of heartbreak and emotional damage through a musical lens.

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Are lyrics poetry?
Pappas first experimented with turning his lyrics into poetic verse in his previous poetry compilations, THE HOLLYWOOD HOMELESS, and BODY PARTS.
Inspired by his love for popular music, specifically rock and roll of all types, in these poems, you'll discover stories about the lingering damage of heartbreak.
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Traveling at the Speed of Heartbreak: Lyrical Poetry or Poetic Lyrics for A Band to be Named Later, Vol. 3 - Kindle edition by Pappas, George. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note tak

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