Much like “Bog,” this is an oldie, because at the moment I have nothing else. Honestly. That’s the primary reason. But bear with me, because there’s another reason, this one rather less humiliating. This is a poem about change … about things ending and beginning, and the scary stage in between. It’s a concept I’m half-battling, half-drowning … Read more
It’s no joke to say that poetry keeps us alive. I suppose you could say the same of any beautiful thing — or, to be more precise, any truly beautiful thing. That could be art, music, Creation, or simply a smile. Beauty is part of what makes life worth living. It can lift the soul and give it … Read more
A month ago I dared you all to “jump off the deep end” with me and take up a 100 Themes Writing Challenge. I may not have said much about it since, but trust me … I haven’t forgotten. In fact, I’ve decided to start sharing my progress with you. Each time I check off one … Read more
Today’s poem was inspired by the Wednesday prompt from Robert Lee Brewer over at Writer’s Digest. The prompt was to write a poem with the title “This Is [fill in the blank],” and I found myself staring down a vision that spooked me and, naturally, begged to be written. It touches on one of my recurring nightmares, … Read more