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“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…

John Brantingham, mindfulness, mindfulness poetry, poetry therapy

“French Chocolates”

“French Chocolates” is one of those poems that says what you didn’t realize you were thinking until after you’ve read…

Ellen Bass, poetry therapy

“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…

COVID-19 and work, Marge Piercy, poetry therapy, simon sinek

“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…

Amanda Gorman, black lives matter, Youth Poet Laureate of the United States

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…

anti-racist reading, black lives matter, racism, white privilege

“Messenger”

For the past week, I’ve been fascinated by a robin who has taken up residence on top of the honeysuckle…

Mary Oliver, mindfulness poetry, poetry for coronavirus, poetry therapy

“Some Things I Like”

Don’t you love a new friend who offers a fresh perspective? Today’s poet, Lemm Sissay, invites us to reconsider the…

Lemm Sissay, mindfulness poetry, poems for coronavirus

“We Wear the Mask”

I’ve been thinking of today’s poem, “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, almost daily since masks became a…

Paul Laurence Dunbar, poetry for coronavirus, Poetry Out Loud, smallkindnesses.club, We Wear the Mask

“Stealing Lilacs”

It seems that lilac theft is actually a thing. When asked whether or not it’s okay to help yourself to…

coronavirus poetry, journal therapy, lilacs, poetry, poetry therapy

“The Hug”

Craving a hug? Today’s poem by Tess Gallagher is almost as good as the real thing. It’s a little longer…

Neil Astley, poems for corona, Tess Gallagher

“April Rain Song”

It’s April and it’s raining, so now is my chance to share “April Rain Song” by Langston Hughes. Many of…

April Rain Song, langston hughes, national poetry month

“Smart Cookie”

Poetry readership is on the rise as people all over the world turn to poetry during the pandemic for insight,…

national poetry month, poem in your pocket day

“The Paradox”

I wish I could be at work. Did I have a productive day at home? Am I spending my time…

mindfulness, national poetry month, Sarah Kay

“Small Kindnesses”

Henry James famously said, “Three things in life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be…

Danusha Laméris, kindness, national poetry month, random acts of kindness

“The Guest House”

Anxiety, disappointment, gratitude, joy – our emotions have run the gamut this past month as we adjust to our altered…

national poetry month, poetry for coronavirus, Rumi, The Guest House

“A Contribution to Statistics”

“When did numbers hijack my life of words?” – Pamela Sutton, from “Forty” I’ve been thinking about numbers lately —…

national poetry month, poems for corona, poetry, poetry therapy, Wislawa Szymborska

“The Trouble with Poetry”

April is National Poetry Month which means a month-long celebration of poetry including virtual readings and events, podcasts, contests, and more! What…

coronavirus poetry, national poetry month, poetry

“The Sacred”

There may not be a lot of space in your house these days with schools closed and more adults either…

national poetry month, poetry, poetry therapy

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