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
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.
01 May 2017 Leave a comment
in Poetry, Spirituality Tags: Christian Poetry, Christian Women, Inspired Poetry, Journaling Your Journey with Jesus, Monadnock Bible Conference, Nature Poems, New Hampshire, poetry, Retreat, spiritual journey
A poetic offering from my recent weekend in New Hampshire.
If you want to know more about my weekend retreat here, or would like me to write about it in more detail, or do a video coffee chat- I would love too. Leave a comment below.
Meanwhile, I pray this poem I wrote Saturday morning, gives you a glimpse into the beauty I experienced there.
Note: I did share two of my poems on the Saturday evening Talent Show…to keep my fear of public speaking at bay. Onward- for His glory! The poems I shared at the Women’s Retreat (April 28th- 30th) can be read when you click on the linked titles here: Luminary and Anyway .
See my Local Events page for the next public Poetry Reading I will be doing.
