Autumn Plans & Winter Reads
“There are adventures of the spirit and one can travel in books and interest oneself in people and affairs. One need never be dull as long as one has friends … Continue reading Autumn Plans & Winter Reads
Category: Seasons
Jean-Jacques Fournier, LOVE by any Definition
In the first week of March, when Spring was awakening and the chill of winter was softening, enticing the earth to bring forth new growth, I received Jean-Jacques Fournier’s 16th … Continue reading Jean-Jacques Fournier, LOVE by any Definition
There Will Come Soft Rains
The year was 1918. World War I was coming to an end when Sara Teasdale wrote “There Will Come Soft Rains.” Influenced by the unprecedented levels of destruction witnessed and … Continue reading There Will Come Soft Rains
Last Night by Mary Jo Malo
Spring is the time for new things. For me, the “newness” was moving from home into nature to recite poetry. My dear friend, Mary Jo Malo from This Shining Wound, … Continue reading Last Night by Mary Jo Malo
Dancing with Daffodils
April 7, 2020. I am having tea with the poet, William Wordsworth. Today marks his 250th birthday and I’m inviting you to our celebration. English Breakfast tea is steeping nearby, … Continue reading Dancing with Daffodils
Quest by Carrie Williams Clifford
Sarah, my sister, shares my love of poetry. Every morning, I look forward to receiving her “good morning” e-mail that includes a poem. A few weeks ago, I received the … Continue reading Quest by Carrie Williams Clifford
Year End With Christina
Last year I celebrated Christmas with Christina. Of all the poets, Christina Rossetti understands the inscrutability of the winter season. I thought it was fitting to end the year 2013, … Continue reading Year End With Christina
