17 Jun 2017 3 Comments
in Poetry, Rhode Island Living, Writing Life Tags: Lisa Starr, poems, poetry, poetry as pathway, poetry gathering, Poetry Jam, Rhode Island Authors and Writers, RI, Valiant Brothers Provisions, Westerly
My husband and I attended a “Poetry Jam” in Pawcatuck, Connecticut at a lovely Cafe (Valiant Brothers Provisions) this week which was hosted by RI Poet Laureate Emeritus Lisa Starr and her former High School Creative Writing Teacher, Lou Gabordi. It was a a wonderful night of excellent food, warm laughter and a deliciously eclectic mix of words.
11 Jun 2017 6 Comments
in Poetry, Spirituality Tags: christianity, compassion, Judging others, poem, poetry, self-examination
Sharing a poem I wrote earlier this month. Initially I titled it Examination Day, but after going back and forth with hubby about all the possibilities- I just went with the sheep by still waters…
May your self- reflection always reveal an abundance of grace within, that you may be able to abundantly give it. For such times as these…
23 May 2017 3 Comments
in Poetry, Spirituality Tags: Christian Poetry, Inspired Poetry, poem, poetry, poetry as pathway, poetry journal
photo credit: aarongilson going down via photopin (license)
This morning’s offering was actually written yesterday morning. The Poetry as Pathway Series will be coming by June. God willing. In the meantime I pray these words encourage you today.
Ascending The Staircase
10 May 2017 Leave a comment
in Poetry, Writing Life Tags: Christian Poetry, Inspired Poetry, poem, poems, poetry as pathway, Poetry Prompts
I am sharing with you this morning a spontaneous Poetry Reading. This is part of the upcoming Poetry (as) Pathway series. Stay tuned as I update details by the weekend.
09 May 2017 2 Comments
in Poetry, Writing Life Tags: Dealing with a Painful Past, healing, journaling, poem, poetry, Poetry as Medicine, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Reflections, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse Survivor, the power of words, Writing for Healing, writing process, Writing Prompts
I am heading into new territory, I hope you will continue to journey with me. I will be sharing a few poems as I am led, on writing for the purpose of healing. I may share poems written during my teen years in conjunction with current ones I am writing now in my fifties.
Here is the first poem for the upcoming series: Poetry (as) Pathway. I encourage you to respond with your own writing, as you feel led.
