February 2026
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A Poem From the Archives — “The Day of Brooks and Books”
Read more: A Poem From the Archives — “The Day of Brooks and Books”The Day of Books and BrooksOn the day of books and brookswe’ll head down to the lowlandswhere water meanders towardmeaningful flow, where beekeepersbend over manuscripts checkingfor spelling errors, where youngchildren read Mary Oliver to oldwomen, who sit on their laps onthe muddy banks, where nouns andtrout nibble on rhymes hooked tolazy lines fishing for meaning,…
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Some thoughts while running around the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Read more: Some thoughts while running around the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.I jogged around the Capitol building this morning and had some reflections along the way.
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Navigating Life’s Metaphors: Insights From Poetry
Read more: Navigating Life’s Metaphors: Insights From PoetryThe author reflects on the evolution of their poetry, noting a shift from accessible metaphors to deeper, more complex meanings, while appreciating their audience’s engagement.
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Rhyme Experimentation in Poetry: Insights from ‘The Rock is Me’
Read more: Rhyme Experimentation in Poetry: Insights from ‘The Rock is Me’I comment on a poem I wrote two years ago, a period when my style was evolving.
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