Daniel Viragh

So.... here's a poem about being vulnerable, about saying what you have to say, about standing in front of people and just "being your own truth". I'm not really sure myself where this poem came from, but there you have it. The Jewish Public Library really exists, it's in Montreal, and I spent a lot of time there as I was growing up.

Look what came in the mail! I'm so excited to share these new copies of "Into You" with you all. I honestly never thought that I would spend so much of my time writing poems. In university I studied literature and thought I would write novels and short stories. But somehow, I found poetry and it's been an interesting journey. Anyway, please dm me for copies!

Happy Rosh Hashanah! It's funny, how at the start of the year, everything seems so fresh and so crisp. Here's another poem from "The Womb".

I saw this random truck near Denman Mall and I couldn't help but think: would approve?

September is such a time for change! It'll be the Jewish New Year soon, and kids start school; the leaves turn, and people might change jobs... instead of going wading in the pool, we wade in leaves... anyway, enjoy! This poem is from my recent collection, "The Womb". Check it out on Amazon!

Quel bel atelier d'écriture vendredi dernier ! Merci et a pour cet espace et ce temps passé ensemble à écrire et à réfléchir à nos histoires en français ! Il y a toujours des places, venez nous voir les vendredis à La Boussole, 17h-18h30 ! 🇨🇦 What a great evening Friday night! Thanks so much to La Boussole and to Nathalie Astruc for hosting this weekly writing series in French. We have the opportunity to share so many personal and meaningful stories. Come see us Fridays 5-6:30pm at La Boussole !

That time I was at Yosemite 🏞

Feed a man a watermelon, he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to cut a watermelon he will eat all summer

So great running into Nick this week! A blast from the past. Welcome back in town Nick!

“Understanding languages and other cultures builds bridges. It is the fastest way to bring the world closer together and to Truth. Through understanding, people will be able to see their similarities before differences.”

✍Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

"Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use." --Charles Schulz

“Distractions are everywhere. Notice what takes your attention, acknowledge it, and then let it go.”

“There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them.”
― Jo Walton

“It's no accident, I think, that tennis uses the language of life. Advantage, service, fault, break, love, the basic elements of tennis are those of everyday existence, because every match is a life in miniature."
― Andre Agassi, Open

I am so grateful for this music equipment that I carry around, which serves Aiden and my needs when we play our gigs.
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Jouer ce soir à Spanish Banks à 20h! Au plaisir de vous 😉 voir

Je suis tellement reconnaissant pour cet équipement musical que je transporte, qui sert mes besoins et ceux de Aiden lorsque nous jouons nos concerts.

“Sunset is the opening music of the night.” 🧡



Quote by Mehmet Murat ildan

Work-life balance, remember to prioritize play this week 😉

I love these morning tennis sessions with Lior Noyman] & Diego]
At Stanley Park
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J'adore ces séances de tennis matinales avec Lior Noyman] et Diego]

Highlights from my trip to Calgary last week ✈️ It was so great to see family and explore the country

Parfois, les commentaires et les jugements d’un autre qui nous aime sont suffisamment puériles pour heurter nos sensibilités.
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Sometimes the comments and judgments of those who love us are childish enough to offend our sensibilities.

Loved playing tennis with Diego last week in Stanley Park!
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J'ai adoré jouer au tennis avec Diego la semaine dernière à Stanley Park !

Parfois on se sent dénudé de tout pouvoir ; voici un poème pour nous libérer.
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Sometimes we feel stripped of all power; here is a poem to set us free.

This book is available on Amazon for $10,
check out the 🔗 in bio OR here
https://www.amazon.ca/ballade-gens-libres-Po%C3%A8mes/dp/2982031701

Thanks so much to the Canadian Dolphins for hosting an incredible Masters’ Swim Meet at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre last Saturday. And also to the English Bay Masters’ Swim Club for all of their support. Go team!
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Merci beaucoup aux Canadian Dolphins d'avoir organisé une incroyable épreuve des Maîtres Nageurs au Centre aquatique de Vancouver samedi dernier. Et aussi au English Bay Masters’ Swim Club pour tout leur soutien.

This poem is called 'Some' from my book: You, who creates

The poems from this book chronicle a certain process of healing. Sometimes healing involves re-experiencing or facing difficult memories.

I encourage you to discuss the words with people in your midst.

All my books are available on amazon as paperback or e-books.

Let me know what you think!

Sometimes, I’m afraid to acknowledge myself for who I am; I tend to think that people will judge me, so I usually pretend that I am something I am not; but then I end up in a very lonely and dark place.

I’m learning to accept myself, because that is beginning to feel more comfortable. In the end it’s all about healing.

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Parfois, j'ai peur de me montrer pour qui je suis. J'ai tendance à penser que les gens vont me juger, donc je prétends généralement que je suis quelque chose que je ne suis pas ; mais ensuite je me retrouve dans un endroit très solitaire et sombre.

J'apprends à m'accepter, parce que ça commence à être plus confortable. En fin de compte, tout est une question de guérison.

We diagnose fear and shame
as loving and longing
for that which was lost,
a recess of the reason
while the spirit evolves.

📔'Please Help' excerpt from 'You, Who Creates'

Available on Amazon, Indigo and Waterstones

‘The paradigm has shifted;
the plots of our stories have combined;
the talk, it was voiceless, more with doing than sharing;
but the singularity we’ve gained, is neither yours, nor mine.

The boundaries have loosened,
and something quite unique has emerged.
All’s not perfect, either; your den may need mending;
but the contours and shadows no longer burn.’

When The Night, excerpt from ‘At The End Of My Travels’

Let me know what you think in the comments below 👇🏼
Or on Good Reads

Please Let Go Of My Aching Heart 🖊 This one is from my book 'Escape Velocity', as many of you know, I write poetry to work through things.

Thought I'd share this one to honour 'Mental Health Awareness Month'

Enjoy!

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