Writers (me) are often insecure about themselves and the words they weave and expose to the world, so having a reader say how much they enjoyed the book or the message conveyed is a morale booster. --Here are my latest--
This haiku sequence takes after the passing of the Obon season. Change must come: each turn of the road brings new thoughts and each sunrise fresh emotions ~ Unknown Thanks for reading.
Something worth sharing ππ½
I'm doing my own record-keeping: You might see this as bragging, but I assure you bragging does not fit in my equation. These reviews are humbling, and their weight is worth more to me than you know. In time, I might not remember who's who, but I'll make sure to stamp the words (here) for the time when I think of right now as the good old days.
Wrote a haiku about the cotton flower wilting, aged enough to explode into fluffy bolls. Also wrote about polka dotted ladies at work in limit of heat. Please enjoy.
For participation in the Word Craft Poetry Challenge, #tankatuesday.Thanks, Colleen. I posted these two haiku earlier this week in the comments of another post wherefog was the kigo; posting it…
A do-able recipe for a mindful week begins with a drizzle of self-compassion. Please read on.
Anchor in lessons learned, Pivot and wait for clarityβ like a lighthouse that knows its role and its connection to greater things.
Just in case you missed these interviews the first time they aired, here's a rerun. Just in case you're in need of some inspiration and encouragement, I hope these offer that. Thanks for your continued support.
I'm in complete awe of this remarkable woman, but the section in the Bio that brought me a smile is a vain one: Szymborska lived most of her life in Krakowβmy new collection includes a poem that references Krakow. This coincidence lights me up and makes me feel connected to greatness. What are your thoughts on this?
May good tidings keep your rudder sane may the winds propel your sails. May you continue to move forward, always: you only fail if you give up the sail.
A short, humorous poem with a nesting place in the lovely Masticadores USA. Thank you so much for giving it such lovely nesting place. #masticadoresusa #poetry