Poem: Amongst the Stars
I sit amongst the stars waiting, resting. Perhaps I should come down settle my toes into the earth. But I can’t imagine settling so close to things that are buried. It might be too easy to pick up a shovel...
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How to Discuss Poetry
I recently had the pleasure of visiting with someone about how they could conduct a poetry discussion in their book club. I surprised myself with how many suggestions I had and I realized that this is a topic very central...
Poem: Fading Into Fall
Fading Into Fall Autumn leaves flit away from branches like springtime birds.
Poem: Soul Location
What mystical force is at play when a place speaks to our soul? We talk about soulmates but no one mentions how connected we can feel upon first meeting a place. How the magnetism pulls us out of ourselves and...
Comparison Robs You of Celebration
Comparing ourselves to others is a natural tendency, but it can be destructive. Some of us use comparison to test whether we’re good enough or if we’ve achieved enough at this point in our journey. Some use comparison to judge...
