NatureDust swirling in a warm breeze,The earthy smell of wet dirt,Crunchy sand between one's toes,The full, silvery moon on a clear night,Drifting, weightless butterflies,The rough bark of a cedar tree,Sweet, fragrant orange blossoms,The solemn silence of the desert,Gentle ripples along a lake's edge,The juicy tartness of wild blackberries,Haunting howls from a wolf,The salty air of … Continue reading Nature
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Impatient
Impatient Do you lie awake at night, feeling the same anxious longing? Does your heart beat, with the same bittersweet impatience? Time seems to drag on so slowly, without thought or care of my restless soul. There are thousands of words still unsaid between us. I wait with a heavy, hopeful heart. Happy Easter tomorrow! … Continue reading Impatient
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National Poetry Writing Month
It's April, which means it's time for National Poetry Writing Month! If you aren't familiar with it, then go ahead and click here. This project devotes a whole month to writing poetry every day, which sounds super creative, but honestly, a little daunting to me. I figured that I'll just try to challenge myself to … Continue reading National Poetry Writing Month
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Blackout Poetry
Six years ago, I was reading a book titled "Steal Like an Artist" by Austin Kleon. In it, there were all sorts of helpful tips and ideas for spurring creativity, personal anecdotes from the author, and fun doodles throughout to connect everything together. It was in this book that I was first introduced to something … Continue reading Blackout Poetry
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Book Review: Chasers of the Light
A review of... Chasers of the Light: Poems from the Typewriter Series by Tyler Knott Gregson I wish I could remember how I discovered this book. I love trying to trace the path of how people, objects, and events came to be in my life. It's wonderful to see how so much more is inter-connected … Continue reading Book Review: Chasers of the Light
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Some Poetry
*** WordPress just alerted me that this is my 100th blog post! Woohoo! Go me! 🙂 *** April is National Poetry Month in the United States, and so that's today's topic! Some of my favorite poetry comes from Walt Whitman, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Fernando Pessoa, E.E. Cummings, and Rupi Kaur. They all have their unique styles … Continue reading Some Poetry
Mommyhood and Moxie 