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
June 28 2025 (Originally posted on my Substack – https://camilladowns.substack.com/) Welcome to this new weekly (maybe) installment. Please let me know if you think this will be too much for your inbox; receiving this weekly share in addition to my … Continue reading
June 19 2025 Reno wind = messy hair. I’m experimenting with a new series on my Substack, titled, Freeze Frame. Sunset Captured from my Balcony – Friday the 13th! (June 13, 2025) Thank you to my writer friend, Chantelle, for … 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