For Tara
“When you’re in the dark, you have to try to remember that it’s a dance – dark, light, dark, light, dim. Or when you’re in the sun but the clouds come, of course you instantly think, Oh, God, now it’s … Continue reading For Tara
Category: Poetry
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Cento: Fiendinâ #Poetry
This morning I was listening to Pandora and I started thinking about some of the song lyrics that resonate with me. I’d been thinking recently about constructing a cento so I decided to write one using song lyrics instead of … Continue reading Cento: Fiendinâ #Poetry
Three Must Shares # FridayReads
If you follow me on Twitter youâve already seen my tweets about these three essays. If not, here they are. I highly recommend them all. Happy Friday! Strange Inspirations: Past Resolutions & Tools to Help You Stay Focused Today … Continue reading Three Must Shares # FridayReads
Interview with Julie Kane, Poet & Co-Editor of Nasty Women Poets/#Poetry #writing #women
This Saturday, January 13, the Womenâs National Book Association of New Orleans will be hosting five women poets on a âWomen Poets Resistâ panel including contributors to the Nasty Women Poets anthology. Poets include Stacy Balkan, Gina Ferrara, Julie Kane, Andrea Panzeca, and Carolyn Hembree. The event will be held at the Mid-City Branch of the New Orleans Public Library, 4140 Canal St from 11:30 – 2:00. More info here. Freesia McKee of Gulf Stream published an informative review of Nasty Women Poets here, stating,âNasty Women Poets is an affirmation that we are not alone, that there is power in numbers, in numbers … Continue reading Interview with Julie Kane, Poet & Co-Editor of Nasty Women Poets/#Poetry #writing #women
Reading, #Writing, Sharing and what Iâm doing about it
I mentioned in a previous post that thereâs a thriving poetry community on Twitter. Now thereâs a movement, started by Kelli Russell Agodon and Donna Vorreyer , to expand the twitter poetry community into blogging. Some of the poets are … Continue reading Reading, #Writing, Sharing and what Iâm doing about it
Happy Christmas Day
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15 Amazing Stories to Read by Women When You Need a Break from the Festivities
Those who read this blog regularly know how much I enjoy sharing other writers writing. I try to do that from time to time. Lately, Iâve read some astounding stories via poetry, flash fiction, and essay that I want to share with you. Theyâre all pretty short and only take a few seconds to a few minutes to read but, oh, such power in these words! Iâve added a snippet to each selection to give you an idea of the wonderment in store when you click over. These stories are great for taking a slice of quiet time from all … Continue reading 15 Amazing Stories to Read by Women When You Need a Break from the Festivities
3 Books, 3 Poets
The last three books of poetry I’ve read couldn’t be more different. Two of them, “Milk and Honeyâ 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
Morning Meditation: Lessons from a Bird
Bird sings, chest puffed, melodious notes traveling from beak to ear. Bird doesn’t care who listens or doesn’t. Bird preens, wallows in the birdbath, takes care of self, minds its business, flies away from trouble. Continue reading Morning Meditation: Lessons from a Bird
