New Book Cover The Covid-19 pandemic inspired me to write my first book of poetry, works of related prose, and a few prayers. Poetry is often born during hard times as it is a way for us to express our grief about what is occurring while reaching out to others feeling the same way. The … Continue reading Poetry for Troubled Times
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Déjà vu
Photo by Pascal Ingelrest on Pexels.com War Bullets flying People dying Babies crying World War I Bodies still being found Deep within French ground Bones and shrapnel all around World War II Machine guns, grenades and land mines Shredded bodies thrown at various inclines Graveyards filled with white-crossed lines The Atomic Bomb Hiroshima collapses to … Continue reading Déjà vu
Why Write?
By John McGregor Why write, you say, now there´s a thing, did you ask the same of Dickens? The Bible, Shakespeare, Hardy - no writing, it just sickensa world without those classics, our earth’s a poorer placewithout those words across the years our lives would be so base. Was it you, was it me, wrote … Continue reading Why Write?
Christmas Day Focus
On this holy day I turn towards joy towards beauty towards love towards peace I turn away from news from conflict from negativity from grief I listen To Christmas carols Hark the Herald Angels Sing Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled O Holy Night Fall on your knees Oh hear the … Continue reading Christmas Day Focus
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
Inconsolable Loss
(Especially for Israeli and Palestinian mothers grieving the loss of their children right now. ) I didn’t know the right thing to say I remained speechless Touching her To show support I was there A silent witness to Her pain Her tears Her loss What words Could possibly console A mother Who loses A child?
Excitable Dogs, Mellow Cats
Tess, our rescue dog, and Rua, our rescue cat Dogs are enthusiastic greeters Tails waging a mile a minute So happy to see you Jumping up Whining for attention Cats appear indifferent But when mine comes quietly To sleep by me at night He purrs with all his might When I reach out to touch … Continue reading Excitable Dogs, Mellow Cats
Poem from Sally Cronin’s Book of Poetry Life is Like a Mosaic
Sally Cronin's latest book is called Variety is the Spice of Life. It is a collection of poetry and short stories about relationships with others, including pets and animals inhabiting the world around us. The connection with others brings love and friendship, excitement and sometimes surprises, danger, mystery and sometimes the unexpected. The poetry explores … Continue reading Poem from Sally Cronin’s Book of Poetry Life is Like a Mosaic
Scorching Hot
Sun shades pulled down No plans to go to town Sitting under the ceiling fan Doing nothing special It’s like another pandemic But really much worse No vaccines to bring relief I wonder how the homeless cope Or people without air con or fans? Many fish have already died Hundreds have washed up on a … Continue reading Scorching Hot
US Author Nancy Klein in Spain 