Category Archives: Poems

Poetry Friday: Backyard Wonders

It’s Poetry Friday! I’ve been keeping up with my April Poetry Project of writing a tanka a day. Since I didn’t post last week, I’ll share two today. The first was inspired by the line “What is so utterly invisible … Continue reading

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Progressive Poem

I’m participating in a Progressive Poem with many poet friends from Poetry Friday. Today is my turn to add the last line. I love that we have traveled to the Land of Poetry, and in just the first seven lines … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: April Poetry Project

It’s Poetry Friday! Matt has the roundup today where he’s celebrating the one-year birthday of his beautiful anthology, A Universe of Rainbows. Be sure to stop by for lots of poetry goodness. In celebration of April as National Poetry Month, … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Celebrating Twilight

It’s Poetry Friday! I’m celebrating twilight with our host for today, Marcie Flinchum Atkins, in celebration of her new book, When Twilight Comes. I was pleasantly surprised that my preorder arrived early. In this beautiful book, Marcie brings the sights, … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Welcome Spring

I’m ready for spring, but it hasn’t arrived. Not yet. -from ”Walking to Indian River” by Mary Oliver Photo: One lonely crocus in my front garden This time of year, thoughts naturally turn to spring. And looking back on my … Continue reading

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