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Poetry and Poetic Prose. Creative contributions from our talented guest poets.
Mo’ohtavetoo’o
On the 146th anniversary of the death of Chief Black Kettle (Mo'ohtavetoo'o) and his wife at the Battle of Washita…
Mrs. Fitzgerald’s Bread
I make bread in my old clothes and my tatty apron with flour on it because that's my heaven! Hands in that soft…
My Legs Had Nerves
My Legs Had NervesIt was the spot to sit
on top of our old red sofa,
and my thighs rubbing against
worn…
Spiritual Wanderings at Dawn
The silence of His Love,
Touches my sleeping soul,
In gentle warm strokes,
I awake to the warm
Arc of His Care.
The Sight of Planes
It was the sight of planes, On a cold morning, off to work, I looked at the sky
And felt the fear grip me
When You Make Conditions
THERE IS NO LOVE… When you ask for proof. When you check the signposts. When you make conditions.
Copper Pennies
Copper Pennies
Do you recall searching for
a penny - heads up?
As children, we knew
a penny staring at us…
Requiem for Santarém
Requiem for Santarém
Of grey clouds hanging pregnant over the path bright
The clocks have measured out the days…
A Timely Poem
A Timely Poem
There’s never enough time,
Wanting you or not,
I’ve solaced myself,
Waiting for buses on…
Windows of My Soul
The day drapes herself with purple hues as it wakes. It makes ready for creation
Popcorn Lady
I knew they were over flowing with popcorn -
a slight bit of movement caused one single piece
to move and next,…
Educated Plaster
Educated Plaster, Educated - not by choice; sounds - drilling holes into plaster
Rosh HaShanah: Sound of the Shofar
Rosh HaShanah
For it is in silver that the sound shall be sung
With life as battle and enemies at the door…
Communion
A place has been set for you at the great table, come and claim your place in the world
Her Open Window
Fresh steps in snow reveal her footprints - as evening paints her garage a deeper shade of yellow