poetry

How the Bear Was Under the Stairs — A Marla Poem (#2)

This is a story about Marla’s dad Mark, her Uncle Dougie, and how that scary bear got under the stairs.
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Marla, Poem 1 — A Narrative Series of Poems About A Magical Girl Named Marla

The first in a series of poems about a young girl named Marla.
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For emergencies – A Poem Revisited

For emergencies, keep a spool of thread in a kitchen drawer. Also, some thoughts on trying to get published.
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Enchantment

There have been two main reasons I have found myself not wanting moments to end over my fifty-seven years: one based on fear, one based on enchantment.
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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.

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

The 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’

I comment on a poem I wrote two years ago, a period when my style was evolving.
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Reflections on Charcuterie Boards and Poetry

A poem about a charcuterie board and the path it took to my wall.
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Another Poem Returns — Snowfall

Reflections on a poem I wrote two years ago inspired by the abundance of snow that fell yesterday.
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