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Poetry Friday: A Special Gift

Happy Poetry Friday! I’m participating this year in the Summer Poem Swap, and this week I received an incredible gift from Linda Mitchell—a hand-crafted journal bursting with inspiration. I poured over all the nooks and crannies (more than once) tucked … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Bittersweet

Welcome to Poetry Friday! This post should probably come with a warning since it’s a bit sad. I started reading Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain. It’s thought provoking and has come at just the … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Can You Smell the Sun?

It’s Poetry Friday! Back in the day when I shared writing lessons with students and teachers, I often used “That Was Summer” by Marci Ridlon as a mentor text. Here’s the first verse: Have you ever smelled summer?Sure you have. … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Spring Outside and In

It’s Poetry Friday! I have two dogwood trees in my front yard. They are different varieties, so they bloom at different times. One is done, but the other is currently in full bloom. Until this spring, I don’t think I … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Remembering

It’s Poetry Friday! I’ve been thinking a lot about dogs this week. I learned that a friend’s beloved pup was diagnosed with a serious illness, my own aging dog is battling some vision problems, and then came the most devastating … Continue reading

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