It’s Monday, the start of another work week, and I’ve been thinking about how COVID-19 has altered the way we…
“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…
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…
“Messenger”
For the past week, I’ve been fascinated by a robin who has taken up residence on top of the honeysuckle…
“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…
“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…
“Stealing Lilacs”
It seems that lilac theft is actually a thing. When asked whether or not it’s okay to help yourself to…
“The Hug”
Craving a hug? Today’s poem by Tess Gallagher is almost as good as the real thing. It’s a little longer…
“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…
“Smart Cookie”
Poetry readership is on the rise as people all over the world turn to poetry during the pandemic for insight,…
“The Paradox”
I wish I could be at work. Did I have a productive day at home? Am I spending my time…
“Small Kindnesses”
Henry James famously said, “Three things in life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be…
“The Guest House”
Anxiety, disappointment, gratitude, joy – our emotions have run the gamut this past month as we adjust to our altered…
“A Contribution to Statistics”
“When did numbers hijack my life of words?” – Pamela Sutton, from “Forty” I’ve been thinking about numbers lately —…
“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…
“The Sacred”
There may not be a lot of space in your house these days with schools closed and more adults either…
“From Blossoms”
This morning, while I was out for my daily dose of fresh air, I thought of this quote by Robert…
“Harlem”
Langston Hughes’s iconic poem “Harlem” has been on my mind these days as so many dreams are being put on…
