Category Archives: Poems

I’m excited to be hosting Poetry Friday this week. If you don’t know what Poetry Friday is, check out this post from Renee LaTulippe. Even though there are signs of fall in the air, I’m still basking in the warmth … Continue reading →

Today is Poetry Friday and it snuck up on me! I wasn’t sure I would have anything to post, but then I thought about how I often get inspiration from other poets – a word or line can sometimes spark … Continue reading →

It’s Poetry Friday and I’m happy to be participating this week, back from a week of vacation at the beach with my family. “Summer Snapshot” was the theme of the free verse poetry contest over at Renee LaTulippe’s Lyrical Language … Continue reading →

This summer I’m rereading Mary Oliver’s Devotions. Today I read a few poems originally published in her Owls and Other Fantasies collection. One poem, “The Dipper,” reminded me of an experience I had last week while starting my shift at … Continue reading →

It’s Poetry Friday! This week has been a tough one for sad events. Two good friends both lost their husbands, one after a prolonged illness and the other after taking a sudden turn while healing. And, this weekend my husband … Continue reading →