I wrote this as an introductory poem in my new collection of poetry. I wrote it months ago. Before I felt a need for hiatus. Before I got so tired. Before I was more in pieces than together. I’m proud of myself for writing it. I have to work on this – feeling good about … Continue reading
HIATUS Because… I need some time. Alone. To stop. To reflect. To write. To finish things I’ve started. To release things I cannot finish. To welcome new dreams. To figure out…how to rise from this place of ‘I Don’t Know’. My mantra…one of many, but this one speaks so loudly: I look to my past … Continue reading
My first time meeting and reading with poet Cornelia Hoogland took place on Valentine’s day weekend. She is a gift – and I’d like to share her with you! Please enjoy this interview, and get to know this poet of life and love. We can learn so very much from each other! CORNELIA HOOGLAND … Continue reading
Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the United Way Women Leading the Way event at which I will be the keynote speaker! I’m super excited (getting less nervous every day!) to have the opportunity to speak about my life as a writer, and how important literacy is to us all. Wednesday, May 10th! … Continue reading
National Poetry Month is nearing its end, but the energy is far from fading! I’m off to Toronto this weekend for two readings! On Saturday night, I’ll be back at The Steady Cafe to share the tiki stage with poets Adebe DeRango-Adem and Samantha Bernstein, and I’ll be bringing musical goddess Carmel Liburdi from Detroit … Continue reading
National Poetry Month is still kickin’! Here’s what’s on the roster this week! Five events in seven days, baby. #npm2017 Monday, April 24, 2017 Guest Speaking with Ben Van Dongen at Marlborough Public, Windsor, Grade 7/8s. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Guest Speaking at Glenwood Elementary, Windsor, Grades 5-8. Thank you League of Canadian Poets for … Continue reading
Yep. I missed yesterday’s prompt. It was too crazy busy…I’ll get to it! Write a free-verse poem using only the letters in your full name. If you’re married and take your spouse’s surname, you may want to include this name or create a poem with your maiden name, or both. I think what matters here … Continue reading
