Category Archives: Poems

“Then, abruptly as they came, they’re gone, and the lawn is full of emptiness.” – from Snow Geese by Barbara Crooker Happy Poetry Friday! One of my least favorite fall chores is getting my flower gardens ready for winter. It … Continue reading →

Happy Poetry Friday! The top of the flowering cherry tree in our backyard is visible from the window of my office desk. This morning, when I lifted the shade, the sun was hitting it in a way that made it … Continue reading →

Happy Poetry Friday! Lately I’ve been waking to the poetry of Barbara Crooker, thanks to Poetry Friday friend, Karen Edmiston, who happens to be hosting today. Karen posted a poem by Barbara Crooker a few months ago, and I immediately … Continue reading →

Welcome to Poetry Friday! Early Wednesday morning I was driving home from my daughter’s house and stopped at a convenience store for coffee. I stood in line, a bit bleary eyed, but surprised when the woman in front of me … Continue reading →

When I sit down to write, sometimes ideas don’t come easily. When that happens, I’m a kid again staring at a test and not knowing the first answer…and I panic. When that happens, I borrow a line from another’s work … Continue reading →