so much I recall
sunlight streams in through windows
chatter of songbirds
Memories of joy, of sadness, all flow at random moments. When my mind floats free I rediscover history, these elements within, forgotten but not lost.
Category: Poetry
Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Rita Dove
Great advice for the new poet…and for the old. Of course today we always have our phone with us, capturing our thoughts, poem scraps along with photos. There’s research supporting pen-and-paper’s superiority, for what that’s worth. Ultimately, the best solution is the one you use. As long as you’re confident in capturing your ideas, your brain can focus on creation.
Seattle Pre-Dawn: A Haiku
jet growls overheard
with rain falling gracefully
awaiting the dawn
Sitting here, finishing a poem, while preparing for my day.
Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde quote
I adore this quote. I, too, see self-care as a radical act, Ms. Lorde’s words sing to me. I
Tonight’s Haiku: February 12, 2020
dawn’s approach
dancing through the clouds
birds boldly calling
Stirring Kindness: A Senryu
A senryu on kindness
we disdain kindness
rage: this visage of power
now learn gentleness
Today’s Black History Month Meditation: Gwendolyn Brooks
Cherish each moment. Life’s too short. And there are no “do-overs”.
James Baldwin: Today’s Black History Month Poet
James Baldwin Quote
This Baldwin poem resonates with me. Love’s grace comes with great power, inspiring fears and conquering cowardice.
Tonight’s Haiku: February 9, 2020
my house quiet
every one else sleeping
while the killdeer chant
Today’s Black History Month Mediation: W.E.B. Du Bois
I found this poem quite relevant to us today. Seems this is more prevalent now than at the turn of the last century.