Unlearn Moderation: Mindfood for Heretics

By Krista Haapala

her·e·tic
/ˈherəˌtik/
noun
 
a human believing in or practicing religious heresy.
a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted.
 
synonyms: dissenter, nonconformist, freethinker, iconoclast
antonyms: conformist

Unlearn Moderation is a challenge for readers to be heretical and truly connect, to the words and to the world around them. Following 39 revolutions: a utilitarian poetry creation, Krista Hammerbacher Haapala's second poetry collection inspires introspection and catalyzes mindful action. As a counterpoint to the fly-by culture, the poet encourages the radical action of slowing down. This mindfood reminds readers to savor, indulge, and luxuriate in the excesses of love and life. 

Reminding readers "every choice shapes the world," Krista's distinctive poetic style incites personal interpretation. Every thinker is invited to find their own unique application of her words. While the collection speaks its message of authenticity and connection, each work provokes the reader to find their own power in living awake.

• Language: English
• Publisher: 39 Revolutions Press
• Release date: May 1, 2015
• ISBN: 9781513038995

Book preview

Table of Contents

Foreword

for Bri

Heretic Defined

Introduction

Why Poetry?

I. think

edges

found

secret

heretical

prime

paperweight

oppression

row

right

charmed

manufactured

tidy

Godot

pilgrims

feminine

maternal

method

die

II. seize

sequel

net

admit

unframed

enterprise

crutches

steadfast

scribe

hall

ringmaster

phosphoresce

charge

teeth

stem

familiar

virulent

devout

III. entwine

carnal

refuge

space

stranger

home

heat

infinity

plot

unorthodox

expectations

eventually

story

collided

transparent

tidal

passage

Poetry Loves You Back

Acknowledgements with Gratitude

About The Author

Copyright © 2015 by Krista Ann Hammerbacher Haapala

Pen and Paper Poetry images created by Krista Hammerbacher Haapala, (~kahh), curated on Instagram @penandpaperpoetry.

All rights reserved. Except for brief excerpts used in media for reviews, no part of this product may be reproduced in any way or distributed without permission from the publisher. 

For more information on Unlearn Moderation or to book an event, visit kristahaapala.com.

Designed by David B. Grelck

Published internationally by 39 Revolutions Press

Printed in the United States

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First Printing: June, 2015

Foreword

I adore Krista. I mean, how could one not?

She’s asked me many times for my opinions on her poetry, for critiques, perhaps knowing that once upon a time I was a hack performance poet in high school. So, you know, qualified. My poems even rhymed.