I was thinking back to my childhood, when (much like now) August was a month I never much enjoyed. It signaled returning soon to school, yes, but for me was much more of a weather-related …
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New poem, “Long for September”
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New poem, “Waking”
There are some wonderful things about getting up at the crack of dawn. Especially in the craziness of the world today, those early hours can be a welcome respite, and surprisingly peaceful.
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New poem, “To Answer”
Thinking about the relief of finally realizing awhile ago that I’m the only one who can truly ever condemn or save myself.
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New poem, “Clean Slate”
Exploring the feeling I often have whenever a storm seems imminent, that after it’s over, anything is or will be possible.
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New poem, “Strange and Lovely”
Although it’s title could well describe the sudden warm spell we’re having in upstate New York, this poem is about sometimes finding beauty and a sense of kinship where you least expect it.
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New poem, “Made Whole”
Exploring how differently things can look to each of us – big issues or small ones – depending on what side you’re on, or where you stand.
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New poem, “Night Sounds”
A small greeting for this first day of May, one of my favorite months, a time when everything in nature really starts to come alive.
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New poem, “Treasure”
A small tribute for Earth Day today...
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New poem, “Sweet Regard”
A short tribute to all the life we share this planet with...
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New poem, “Cruel Release”
Sometimes these days I have moments where I can’t, and don’t want to, feel anything anymore. Whether fear, concern, or sadness, it seems too much. As a nurse I feel it doubly at those times, …
