Robert Frost said, “Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.” Today’s poem, “Happiness” by Stephen Dunn, … More
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“The First Book”
Happy New Year, dear readers! Today’s poet, former US Poet Laureate Rita Dove, is an avid reader who has loved … More
“Sweet Darkness”
Happy Winter Solstice! As the days shorten here in the northern hemisphere, I’ve been reading poems about the dark. It … More
“What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade”
“You live you learn.” — Alanis Morissette In today’s poem, we meet Mrs. Nelson who teaches her fourth grade students … More
“One Art”
“One Art” by Elizabeth Bishop, has been on my mind recently as President Trump continues to refuse to accept his … More
“Oatmeal”
Today’s poem is a reminder that we are never too old for imaginary play. If Galway Kinnell can share a … More
“Ghost Pipes”
Barbara Kingsolver, former biologist and author of numerous bestselling novels including The Poisonwood Bible, Animal Dreams, and Prodigal Summer, has … More
“Still I Rise”
Polarization, pandemic, the planet. What’s next? Fellow reader Mary Zoll nailed it with her recent 6-word memoir. It feels like the … More
“Elder Care”
Do you notice the background music playing in retail stores? I rarely do and am still surprised when my husband … More
“i am running into a new year”
For many of us, September feels like a fresh start — even more than January. Regardless of age, September signals … More
“maggie and milly and molly and may”
“Perhaps the truth depends upon a walk around the lake.” Wallace Stevens Or a stroll at the beach? Today’s whimsical … More
“Four A.M.”
I was up at four in the morning the other day, and along with the murky thoughts that seem to … More
“My Dead Friends”
Not to be morbid, but when you reach a certain age, the number of dead friends and relatives you have … More
“Putting in a Window”
Today’s poem by John Brantingham is a reminder to be in the moment, whether you’re putting in a window, or … More
“French Chocolates”
“French Chocolates” is one of those poems that says what you didn’t realize you were thinking until after you’ve read … More
“To be of use”
It’s Monday, the start of another work week, and I’ve been thinking about how COVID-19 has altered the way we … More
“At the Age of 18 – Ode to Girls of Color”
Today’s poem is by Amanda Gorman, the first Youth Poet Laureate of the United States. I discovered it this morning … More
Joining the conversation
A friend once said to me, “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.” Her words … More
