Shoes of the Little Ones

I’m reposting this poem I wrote in August 2021 in remembrance of today’s 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Photo I took at Auschwitz My God. These are the shoes of children—Sandals, boots and leather footwear Worn by little ones with hopes and dreams for a bright future Innocent … Continue reading Shoes of the Little Ones →

It’s Showbiz Time

By John McGilvray The greatest show in the land has pitched up in town a high wire act, bareback rider and clown. The carnival’s here, buy a ticket for this his acolytes cheer, his enemies hiss. Redneck supporters holler and yell as they clamber aboard the Trump carousel. This ringmaster has no need of top … Continue reading It’s Showbiz Time →

Wasted –A Crap Rap of News

By John Dodd Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro The orange fool will be back in the White House Turning it into a shite house How could they vote for a man such as he? What a wasted democracy Sir Keir Starmer's the harmer of old Tory voters Taking away their winter heating quotas He … Continue reading Wasted –A Crap Rap of News →

Finding Joy in Everyday Moments

Photo by Ivone De Melo on Pexels.com The birth of a healthy child brings rapture Falling in love can do it too Of course, proposals of marriage Can be a seventh heaven As long as one is entranced by the one doing the asking Re-establishment of a formerly-fractured relationship Might make one feel euphoric While … Continue reading Finding Joy in Everyday Moments →

Featured as Guest Writer for My Poetry Book

Thanks to fellow writer Esther Chilton who promoted me and my most recent book today on her own blog in her Guest Writer Spot. She has 2,000 subscribers so this kind of help is much appreciated. Thanks, Esther! Esther has written great books for writers as well as two collections of short stories. Learn more … Continue reading Featured as Guest Writer for My Poetry Book →

Reviews of My New Poetry Book

https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-Troubled-Times-Nancy-Blodgett/dp/B0D5DD793P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TV7R8D8DYLPU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sVgiWxK0cFSYsl0BuV80RNLQAcYTc7I40AF6qv4L7EddU1CIhCk36V4_QCgiK8c3YFl-A1X64xajJz9TZuYTqwmEZGM66DOjkIGJgLc0gbvFyATe_IHwolV34Q6ssxy1uoVifn4SVRYMM1pM-9bO3OHmvsyWwf0KD--DEzStxxqXSjKcOX7rl4aAKAUA-sOfxFCDZdWBG9RWvy4Dvvg5EhbGdr-y07Lf6D6SNE4TUk0.GZY14nQQzSPIUW_kKV1nb9ZE7mxuWP5vdyHxkNbNLII&dib_tag=se&keywords=Poetry+for+troubled+times&qid=1718797759&s=books&sprefix=poetry+for+troubled+times%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C222&sr=1-1 Review by Canadian author Darlene Foster, appearing on Goodreads and Amazon This is a short collection of poems on various topics and issues that reflect the difficulties, and joys, of navigating through life in our current times. As in all collections of poetry, some spoke to me more than others. The poems I liked … Continue reading Reviews of My New Poetry Book →

For People in Abusive Relationships

Photo by Sam Moghadam Khamseh on Unsplash The most important message I can impart is I understand I understand why you don't speak When you disagree He might yell or walk away She might try to punish you It's all so unpredictable I understand why you say nothing when criticized He might scream She might … Continue reading For People in Abusive Relationships →

Poetry for Troubled Times

New Book Cover During the pandemic, Russia’s war on Ukraine began, and this inspired me to write about the horror of war. Political strife in the US was also on my mind when working on this book. Ongoing environmental catastrophes in the last few years also sparked my interest in writing poems. Growing old is … Continue reading Poetry for Troubled Times →

Heartbroken Haiku

The desolation of conflict Heartsick by all the turmoil in the world today Can’t we get along?

Dusk Rendezvous

Crunching down on leaves and acorns Walking in the woods nearby A sparrow sings From the branches of an oak tree As I wander past Over the creaky wooden bridge The creek it covered is gone now Too little rain to sustain it Two squirrels chase each other Up a tree, with only their bushy … Continue reading Dusk Rendezvous →