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Writing Grief: What I Learned about Emotional Honesty in Poetry from Ted Kooser

Today I'm exploring emotional honesty in poetry with insights from "Pearl" by Ted Kooser. Plus my takeaways in how writing grief can enhance

Dec 113 min read

What Jennifer Franklin's If Some God Shakes Your House Taught Me About Poetry and Persona Poems

Explore how Jennifer Franklin's work deepened my understanding of persona poems. Discover insights on poetry and persona you can use today.

Apr 19, 20232 min read

Poem: Achillea Outside My Window by Deborah LeFalle

During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...

Apr 15, 20232 min read

A Trio of Poems by Flo Oy Wong

During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...

Apr 11, 20231 min read

Poem: Kitchen Colors by Lisa Scott-Ponce

I'm happy to continue sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers during National Poetry Month with this piece from...

Apr 3, 20233 min read

Poetry in National Poetry Month!

Greetings and Happy National Poetry Month! I'm excited to kick off my April blog posts with poetry during this month dedicated to...

Jan 16, 20232 min read

Water Power

As I’ve been sorting through my poems with an eye at submission and a possible collection/chapbook, I’ve noticed the frequency with which...