The stars in his eyes beam
I look at him and quiver
His love for me is flowing
I drown in his sweet river
He shines into my soul
my clouds he does uncover
His lips are my undoing
For he's my cosmic Lover
December 2023
Happy winter!
Stay warm, happy, and always have a book open :)
Triolet
The simpleness of being there.
In holding hands, and soulful stares.
I dream of this for my hurt heart.
The simpleness of being there.
I miss the days where two unite.
The warmth of you throughout the night.
The simpleness of being there.
In holding hands and soulful stares.
September 2023
Absorption of Life
Reflective is the minds eyes
roving over the years.
Glue the pieces together,
with laughter and often tears.
Mirror the moments we love,
holding close to our beating heart.
Sorrow we push to the back,
yet joys we never do part.
Cloud the images over,
set them as we’d like to see.
Our conscience can then be at peace,
our future can then be set free.
June 2023
Hey readers and writers! How ya doing?
I’m sitting here looking at a beautiful spring almost summer day. Skies are blue, not a cloud in the sky and I’m reading a really good book. What more can you ask for?
I’m embarrassed to say I missed talking about Poem In Your Pocket day, but you did not disappoint. Thanks for all the poems you shared and sharing all the ways you celebrated this day. You’re amazing!
So you’ve asked what I’ve been busy with? Well…. that’s a good question! It seems that days speed by too fast!
We have been able to spend time with family, visiting and camping however recently.
Harlow Rain loved camping in a tent, it was her first time. Our youngest granddaughter.
We stayed in a beautiful place right on the Columbia River
Getting excited about taking a bike ride with her mom down to the swimming area.
…and away they go!
Other news is one of our granddaughters Maizy Pepper, got all dressed up for prom xoxoxoxo
And of course a dinner date Harley ride.
I am always grateful for your continued support in buying, reading and sharing my books on many social media platforms. If you are not already following me for fresh content on instagram, please do so, there is a link on the home page here.
January 2023
Hey there, thank you for popping in for a minute.
Well, we’ve made it another year, with some crazy things going on all over the world, but we’ve survived, and thrived!
How’s your writing going? Ha! I already know it’s going fabulously, since you have shared so many with me. Thanks for being brave, and doing so. I would LOVE to feature some of them here. Emails are out to those of you I’d like to feature. OR if you have not sent any in for me to read, what are you waiting for!? You can do it :)
So many are dealing with challenges these days, and need help even with day to day things. How’s your neighbor doing? Let’s check in with those we love, and those we hardly know. Share some love and concern.
Human compassion can go a long way.
Here’s a poem I wrote along those lines.
Homeless
We sit each day, among this mess.
The dust, the smell, this dirty dress.
It’s cold outside, the blankets thin.
We sit each day, among this mess.
The stares we get, cause us much shame.
Though, no one knows, we’re not to blame.
We sit each day, among this mess.
The dust, the smell, this dirty dress.
Oh the most asked question….”Are you going to write another book? Are you working on anything?”
Answer: Yes and Yes… but these things take time. My next book will be written with the help of my husband. We’ve had a plan for awhile, and it’s a work in progress. Be patient!
Until next time, be safe, happy and keep reading!
Much love to you all.
October 2022
Hello there!
Although it’s the end of October, today is the first day, I’ve had to put jeans on instead of shorts. We’ve had an AMAZING summer, and autumn in terms of weather, and in so many other ways.
We actually had a smoke free wild fire summer! It’s a miracle. It was so nice to do all outside activities we enjoy without having to breathe smoke, or worse, stay inside.
We did it all this summer. Grandkid fun, beach, motorcycle riding, concerts, camping, wine tasting, and parties. It was eventful. Here are a few pics to share with you.
Palmer Lake
Granddaughters, Maizy Pepper, and Tiera Genesis, Palmer Lake, Loomis, WA
Granddaughter Harlow Rain, Woodlawn Park Zoo
Annual Oyster Run, biker rally Anacortes, WA
Anacortes, WA
Bow, WA.
Lake Chelan Winery member appreciation party
Blake Shelton, Washington State Fair
Twisp, WA.
And that’s a wrap!
You guys are the best! I appreciate all of your support more than you know.
As you noticed I reduced my social media platforms down to just Instagram. The rest were redundant, and taking up too much time. Thanks for making the move with me!
I do hope you are doing well, and enjoying life with those you love.
Until next time, keep writing, and reading. xo
July 2022
Well! It’s been a minute, and I apologize! Not sure what happened other than life :). I’ve gone through all of your messages, and I hear you. Yes, I am in a little spurt of writing Elfchens. Which is a German form of poetry also known as “Elevenie” . As the name indicates the entire poem consists of eleven words in a certain form.
The 1st line of the poem has 1 word. The 2nd line has 2 words, the 3rd line has 3 words, the 4th line has 4 words, and the 5th line, has 1 word.
The first word is the topic, and the last word summarizes it.
So here are a few examples for you:
Warmth
Burning skin
Long for it’s
Touch upon my soul
Happiness
Him
My heart
Stapled for eternity
Longing for such peace
Never
Sprinkler
Glistening drops
My visual pleasure
The sound of music
Spray
So you get the idea. Thanks for showing the interest, and feel free to send them my way if you give it a try :)
Keep safe, happy, and healthy,
Love to you all, always.
Winter Blog 2021/2022
And zippy do da! …months have passed, and now we are fully into winter, wishing our way out of it. We’ve had a particularly brutal winter, with way minus degrees, and 4-5 feet of snow that is still here. I’m all done, and as I said last blog, looking for somewhere warmer to live!
How are you all doing? For those who have brought me into their personal life, I want to say I’m honored, and you know my heart is with you, your families, and all that you are going through! Keep strong, everything’s going to be OK.
I appreciate all the positive feedback from teachers who are incorporating poetry into the classroom. You asked for it, so here is another lesson that can be used in the classroom, in real life or virtual.
Ok I must admit the snow is a little pretty as long as I don’t have to be out in it. I’ve read many great winter poems from you all, and I appreciate you sharing. I will share one of mine now with you.
Snow Blanket - Haiku
Brown covered in white
Quiet, sleepy, no movement
Snow covers all sin
And that right there is the beauty of snow, it has the ability to clean, and make everything fresh, if only for a little bit.
There are many great snow poems at poets.org by VERY talented writers. I took this directly from the website of Poets.org
Snow Poems
As winter grows colder and snow settles in many cities, read these poems from Poets.org:
“River Snow” by Mark Van Doren
“Grace” by Joy Harjo
“January” by Helen Hunt Jackson
“A January Dandelion” by George Marion McClellan
“Thaw” by Lola Ridge
“The First Snow” by Philip M. Raskin
“The Snow Man” by Wallace Stevens
“First Snow” by Arthur Sze
This is our area. Beautiful but too cold!
brrrrrrrrr
Ok, I think you can now see why I’m waiting for spring!
I’ve been asked if you can get signed copies of any three of my books to give as gifts for Valentines Day for your special person. YES, but time is running out, shipping is taking so very long these days, so if this is something you’d like, use the contact tab at the top of this website, and let me know ASAP.
You guys are the best truly. You’ve stuck with me for almost 8 years now supporting my writing, and connecting with me on social media. The friendship, and support does not go unnoticed , I so appreciate you!
I keep getting asked if I have another book in the works. To be honest, I don’t know. Writing a book is actually the easiest part, then promoting, and keeping up with it once it’s out is where the work begins. Sales, and all activity with my first 3 books is booming, and keeping me so busy.
That is not to say I don’t have another one in me. I have a few ideas, but the tough part is finding the time to do it justice.
If you are not following me on Instagram, twitter, or Facebook please do, I keep things more up to date there.
Until next time, stay warm, safe, healthy, and keep reading.
Fall Blog 2021
Did I say FALL?! Not sure about you, but I’m not ready. It possibly could be time for me to move to an area where I can wear my fave clothes all year round. That would be tank top, shorts, and flip-flops, or really… barefoot.
I have been thoroughly enjoying summer, gathering with family, and friends, for long overdue time together. We’ve done a little bit of everything; wine tasting, family camp trips, motorcycle riding, hanging at the lake, having grandchildren over, and enjoying our 100 + degree weather that has held steady the majority of the summer. We did however, (as usual) lose 3 weeks of summer due to hazardous air quality from wild fires. It became necessary to stay indoors. BUT we are back at it again, and it appears we will have a long warm fall. Yippee!
If you don’t follow me on Instagram please do, the link is at the bottom of my website. To celebrate hitting 3000 followers, (it’s more than that now, but I’m behind) I am hosting a giveaway for the U.S. only. So hop on over there, so you can participate!
I’m honored by all your support on all social media platforms, you guys rock!
I’ve also been told I don’t share enough about me personally on those sites, so I can do that here to make you happy! It’s a little harder to do on the others, and keep the aesthetics. So you asked for it!
Following you will find snapshots of our fun busy summer. :)
Very large outside party at one of our wineries. Dancing, and all kinds of fun.
First go round with grandkid visits. Harlow Rain. We did it all, color, sidewalk paint, hot tub, jet skiing, and NAP.
That’s me she’s drawing :) I’m so skinny lol
Next go round with the next grandkid visit. Maizy Pepper, and Tiera Genesis. Two of the best people I’ve ever met. xo
So this is the first time I’ve had grandkids drive themselves to visit me. They usually are accompanied by their parents. They live 2 hours away, showed up in their Subaru, and proceeded to take one of my cars out lol They took a long drive, but they did come back!
We spent an afternoon teaching them the family card game (Canasta) which has been passed down for at least 6 generations that I know of. Hmmmmm somebody is showing their cards, I should have paid attention to that when we played lol
Went to the lake for some jet skiing and well, lets just say teenagers have no fear!
Sun bathing beauties xo
It can be hard to find events near you, where you can enjoy poetry. It’s been a little more difficult all the way around with the pandemic. So I want to share a link with you, where you can locate events near you, hopefully anyway. If you live in a very rural area as I do, usually the closest event is 2 hours away, but HERE IS THE LINK.
It’s been awhile since I’ve showcased any of your poems, so let’s get them coming in, and I will share several on my next blog, so you have a bit of time. Why don’t we focus on micro poetry. That will take the pressure off of you, not feeling like you need to write a long prose. Sound good? Cool, looking forward to it.
Until next time, love to you all, stay safe, happy, healthy, and keep reading.
Summer Blog 2021
Well Hello to Everyone!
Long time no talk, time has been slipping away from me. I hope everyone is coming out on the good end of this pandemic, and hasn’t been to severely affected.
Now that school is out, (although hasn’t it been out for a year? ) I’ve been asked by several parents to recommend summer reading material for their children.
So here is a list for children, and, YA novels in verse, and books by poets for young readers to help bring more poetry into the home. “Poems can spark a lifelong love of reading, and buying poetry books is one of the best ways to directly support poets and poetry.” American Academy of Poets
You can also order signed copies of all three of my books from me, just use the contact tab at the top of the page or hit me up on one of my social media platforms. Books are the perfect gift for any occasion. I will personalize them for you, if you are giving as gifts.
On a personal note, after a year and a half, i’ve been able to do a little wine tasting, camping, motorcyling, and visit family. Here are a few picture highlights.
Good wine, good friends and good music.
Glamping and loving it.
Motorcycle trip to the ocean
Finally after being married almost a year and a half I got to spend time with my in-laws.
And now to leave you will a little poem, with advice we would all do well to heed.
Have a terrific summer, and we shall meet again in the fall. I’m always here however if you need to reach out. :)
Until next time, sending all my love.
