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.
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Until next time, stay warm, safe, healthy, and keep reading.
