September 15 2024 Congratulations to my wonderful, thoughtful, amazing child. Thomas has been asked to be on the editorial board for The Meadow. They also have two poems being published in the next issue. I’m sure you can absolutely feel … Continue reading
**THROWBACK POETRY** August 2023 Unfinished Poem White puffy clouds in the sky You know how I feel Bright blue sky You know how I feel The first time we met I could feel him in my bones Heart beating faster, … Continue reading
Prompt: Meme poetry = Found poetry. I created this prompt, sparked by an idea from the poetry workshop I attended recently. I’ve grabbed sections of the memes I’ve saved, smooshing them into a poem along with some of my own … Continue reading
September 4 2023 Just finished my poem for Monday Night Poetry. This one is completely different than my usual. It’s about health insurance, and loaded with lots of fucks and fire. Whew. I feel better now. 🤣🤣🤣
The debut of “Lessons from Nature” … In the debut video I describe how I write a poem, what happens, and from where the words come. Plus I make mention of e.e. cummings … Didn’t see that coming! This was … Continue reading
In July 2015 Team TLC wrote a renga poem. It took us about 1 or 2 weeks as the nature of a renga is that authors take turns writing a stanza. I love the outcome and felt moved to share … Continue reading
**THROWBACK POST** January 23 2025 Monday Night Poetry. Poems about MLK, the inauguration, suicide, broken hearts, and more. Strong emotions were shared. Heart wrenching, heart angering words were spun and shared. I am thankful more than ever for this community. … Continue reading
**THROWBACK POST** I feel it’s vitally important to shine a spotlight on mental health and talk about it. There are people who are feeling so utterly alone and misunderstood. Especially in the neurodivergent community. Please look after them. Please. And, … Continue reading
**THROWBACK POST** January 5 2025 Karaoke birthday party for Monday Night Poetry friend, Pax, this afternoon. So much fun. 🎉🎉🎉 I wrote a lune poem for Pax, making it into a piece of art she can display. It felt good … Continue reading
May 7 2025 Women on Fire 2025 … 🔥🔥🔥 I shared a new poem titled, Rage Slinger 💥💥💥 @flamingpaxalot and @nwhisman … You outdid yourselves. This event is incredibly impressive, full of love and joy, and art that is on … Continue reading