Category Archives: Poems

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 →

Welcome to my Poetry Friday post. Things get a little sporadic in the summer, but I’m happy to be back this week to share a poem I recently wrote about my beloved cherry tree. From The Comfort of Crows: A … Continue reading →

It’s Poetry Friday! Tabatha has the roundup today at The Opposite of Indifference where she very cleverly interviews poet William Blake. Be sure to stop by for lots of poetry goodness. My last post was about peonies, so this week … Continue reading →

Welcome to my Poetry Friday post! Each spring I delight in the abundance of peonies produced on the six bushes that line the fence in my side garden. They reach their heads toward the sun then suddenly, almost overnight it … Continue reading →