I've been experiencing a resurgence of wanting to create more poems with my Magnetic Poetry tiles. For me, choosing the words is akin to an artist deciding on which colors will work best on the canvas. The exact word I want to use may not be available to me so I either choose a synonym or rephrase the sentence using the words available to me. Most often, either choice reflects a deeper meaning than what I originally intended. Lately, I've considered adding some color to my us

I woke up the morning of February 28th to learn that we were at war with Iran. The following poem begged to be born.

A believer cannot doubt exoneration. For God hailed ignoramuses, junkies, killers, lunatics, murderers, narcissists... or perhaps quiet redemption saved them. Understanding venomous ways exalts your zenith.

Last month, after a lengthy business trip, we arrived at the airport and had a 5-hour wait until our transportation would be available to take us home. Thankfully, we were able to park ourselves in comfy chairs inside the Delta Sky Club. Plenty of gluten-free options for me plus a healthy pour of complimentary Bordeaux kept me relaxed post-flight. At the airport bookstore, I had purchased two books plus a crossword puzzle magazine to keep me occupied for the afternoon. We had

I love the new year. Not just this one, but all of them. Maybe it's the blessing of a fresh start. No matter what happened yesteryear or even yesterday, each new day allows for another chance to try again. I don't really make New Year's resolutions anymore. But in general, I do intend to be a more kind, more compassionate and more generous human being. Maybe I could just consolidate those aspirations into one. I aim to be present...not return to wallow in "what I should have

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Today is Memorial Day 2025. Our company has gone home and I've been slowly cleaning up, doing laundry, checking e-mail...not holiday fun,...

Wait! There's one more thing I need to tell you, I love you! Don't go! Come back! Wait! I'm not finished yet... Don't say goodbye. This...

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If you're anything like me, you may be growing weary of all the political banter on social media and the news in general. It's...

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Today is Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in Canada (yesterday in the UK), a time for us to thank those who fought for our...

Here is a good reminder for Election Day...

For the manor born Assumptions are made No decisions required No areas grayed. All polish and lacquer With formidable fuss Bloodlines and...

Recently I was shopping for groceries when an elderly gentleman stopped me in the cereal aisle. "Who are you hiding from?" he inquired...

Do you pay attention to your dreams? I'm not talking about the ones of winning the lottery or becoming a published author, but your...

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I awaken from the kind of sleep most women dream about.. Especially after kids and menopause. It's a beautiful delirium... I dip back...

I've been experimenting with writing longer poems lately. While I still enjoy writing a poem using the Magnetic Poetry Tiles, those...

The other day I had all my Magnetic Poetry tiles laid out before me hoping that I'd be inspired to write a new poem. I stared at my blank...