Category Archives: Poetry Friday

Poetry Friday: A Word Poem

It’s Poetry Friday! I always enjoy reading what the Poetry Sisters are doing on the last Friday of the month. In January I learned on Laura Purdie Salas’ blog that their challenge for February was to write a Word Poem, … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: A Love Letter

Happy Valentine’s Day on this Poetry Friday! I subscribe to HeartBeats, a monthly newsletter from poet Georgia Heard. This month she offered the challenge to “write a love letter to something unexpected. Not a person—but a small, ordinary thing that … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: A Trinet for the Heart

It’s Poetry Friday! Carol has the roundup today at Beyond Literacy Link where she offers a collection of vintage postcards and the small poems they inspired her to write. Be sure to stop by for her celebration of love and … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: On a Winter Afternoon

It’s Poetry Friday! Thank you to all the friends who sent New Year postcards. I’m continually amazed at the creativity on display in this group. Each poem, card, photo, drawing has brought me joy which will continue through the year. … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Thank You, Billy Collins

Welcome to Poetry Friday! I was ready to skip posting today, until Billy Collins came to the rescue. I’ve been under the weather for a few days, lacking energy and stamina. This morning I felt better, and in the darkness … Continue reading

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