Pear tree leaves blaze gold Small days lengthen into large ones Sun’s rays shower Earth *** Haiku inspiration via a Frank J. Tassone’s Haikai Challenge for the Winter Solstice. More lovely poetry over there. photo via Pixabay. Continue reading Winter Solstice
Daisy chains won’t save me even though daisies grow on a hill pillow-soft, their feet embraced by nutritious earth, even though they’re bathed in showers of sunlight, even though their petals reach out to me in silken exclamation points, even though they’re sweetly pliant as I bend and weave them together into a long line of hugs. Daisy chains won’t save me but still I place the hug chain around my neck, the goodness of earth and sun against my skin, a feathery amulet against the world. *** Photo via Pixabay Continue reading Daisy Chains
I was never the girl who knew what she wanted and expected nothing less. The one who walked with a confident air, flipping her long silken hair over her shoulder, flashing a smile the brightness of a dentist’s fantasy. I … Continue reading Divergent Paths
The last three books of poetry I’ve read couldn’t be more different. Two of them, “Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur and “Good Bones” by Maggie Smith, came to my attention on Twitter. Did you know there’s a vibrant poetry community on Twitter? Actually, there’s a vibrant writing community there. I’ve found some fantastic books, poetry, flash fiction, short stories, nonfiction, etc., there and, these days, it’s the only reason I’m still hanging in. The only reason. Anyway, I digress. The third book, “From Every Moment a Second” by Robert Okaji, came to my attention from Robert himself. I read … Continue reading 3 Books, 3 Poets
“You are always someones favorite unfolding story” ― Ann Patchett Continue reading Photo Friday: An Unfolding Story
My poem, “Tonic“, is up on Mad Swirl today and I’m very happy to be featured there once again. “Tonic” was inspired by a snippet of conversation I overheard in a coffee shop. Mad Swirl, a great eclectic zine out of Dallas, features a new poem every day in their Poetry Forum. It also publishes fiction, reviews, and art. Never a dull moment! Also, check out my other poems there on my Poets Page. Big thanks to Mad Swirl! *** Photo via Pixaby Continue reading My Poem Up On Mad Swirl
Nature Human The leaves on my neighbors maple tree are still green in late November. They cling to the branches, a child clutching Mother’s skirt. Determined to decide the time of their own demise, they curl themselves toward the sky seeking sunlight and star shine, studiously avoiding the fall to earth. *** Free image via pixabay.com. Continue reading Nature Human
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~ Buddha Continue reading Photo Friday: Be Present
It’s a good day for reading. Continue reading Photo Friday: Reading
Speak of change, of passion, of languages. A worldwide gallery of birthdays. Life – a setting, a great metaphor. Just have an open heart. Continue reading Newspaper Blackout: In the Midst
