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Courage Medicine

Rarely do I scrap poems. They seem to come out organically from somewhere, a muse or divine intervention. But, this one started with a concept with too many other possible, and not positive, meanings. So, I scrapped all but the … Continue reading

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Warm Peace – 16 NaPoWriMo

This 16th word paring prompt for NaPoWriMo. Warm peace because, well, I guess there cannot be a fight for peace. We can fight for freedom but not peace directly. “Believe, see, find, create” peace in your life. Hug. Warm Peace … Continue reading

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Sitting with Lilac

Lilacs are my favorite flower. The smell is pure heaven and a fleeting middle-late May bloom. I spend a pleasant day on my rocking chair, reading, writing and rocking outside all while inhaling lilac. Ahh. Enjoy the poem. Sitting with … Continue reading

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Oracle – 2 of Tarot NaPoWriMo

Second Tarot card prompt for national/global poetry writing month (AKA NaPoWriMo). This card has been my patience and detachment from emotion for a couple of months now. It sits on my home office desk reminding me everything is information. Wait … Continue reading

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Saturday Snow

Finally a day at the off-grid cottage to write, read, rock and paint. To make the day even better, it snowed. Enjoy the poem. Saturday Snow Saturday snowLight and quietA cold tingle on my fire-warmed cheeks.Time for “London Fog”tea with … Continue reading

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Hidey Holes

Where are you hidey holes? Those little spots to be quiet and content. I am sitting in one now. Snuggled under fuzzy blankies on the love seat in view of the bird feeder with Christmas music playing. Nestle in my … Continue reading

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Frost Tea

Today is my birthday. A celebration of my life and all the lives who touch mine. In 53 years, I have never worked on my day. Today is about writing, relaxing, getting back in touch with my core self and … Continue reading

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This Place Fills Me

At my happy place today…ah…. The only electricity is in me and nature. A place where I can read in my rocking chair and nap and create. Wrote this poem there today. Enjoy! This Place Fills Me Ticking clock adds … Continue reading

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Nature Sounds

Do you ever sit outside with eyes closed and just listen. We feast so much with our eyes that we forget we can “see” with our ears as well. Here’s the poem from my listening feast. Nature Sounds Close my … Continue reading

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Wine in the Wilderness

Last night we had a summer storm that lasted about 20 minutes. We quickly drove to the cottage, Chris is fertilize the field and me to finish my glass of wine sitting on the porch to immerse. Lovely. Here is … Continue reading

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