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Haiku 201 by Melba Christie

10 Jul 201910 Jul 2019

A red robin stares at me and I stare back Nor she nor I move

Haiku by Issa

29 Jun 201929 Jun 2019

My dear old village every memory of home pierces like a thorn

Haiku by Basho

12 Jun 201912 Jun 2019

How reluctantly the bee emerges from deep within the peony

Another Haiku Moment from My Book Haiku Moments

Orchids swinging As children play in the sun, A Cricket sings!

A Haiku Moment – From Haiku Moments

Hazy morning A butterfly whispers, THE SUN WILL SHINE SOON.

Haiku – By Melba Christie

5 Jun 20195 Jun 2019

A solitary Cotton tail munches on grass Meanwhile I grill steak. * Photo was found on Shutterstock

Haiku by Basho

4 Jun 20194 Jun 2019

Long conversations beside blooming irises - joys of life on the road

Happy National Poetry Month

In celebration of National Poetry Month I am inviting all poetry lovers to participate in several activities I have planned. This week I will provide a few prompts for writing…

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Haiku Moments

19 Apr 20179 May 2017

Dear Followers and fellow bloggers, I am very proud to announce the release of my first Haiku Poetry book - Haiku Moments available through Barnes & Noble. I appreciate your…

Haiku #107

Weeping willow mourns its fallen branch after storm sunshine peeks through

Haiku #105

16 Jun 201516 Jun 2015

Lonely tree calls out Bluejays listen and soar A nest rests on branch -Melba Christie

Haiku 84

Lost in the forest an oak reaches for a star the sun smiles - Melba Christie

Haiku 82

Butterfly appears white flower blooms, bird sings vows are made in church

Haiku 54

A prayer is hidden inside a lonesome heart God listens closely By Melba Christie …

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Welcome to Poemattic. Please email your submissions and I will review them for publication on the blog. I love uplifting, relevant poems, in all formats. Please submit your poem and any artwork in JPEG or PNG format. A short bio must accompany your submission.

Upcoming Event

As I plan to publish a collection of poetry, please indicate if you would be interested in having your poem or poems included. If selected payment will be one copy of the publication. Updates about this new endeavor will be posted. Happy writing!

“If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry.” —Emily Dickinson

Poetry is an act of peace. – Pablo Neruda

Poetry is Life and Life is Poetry

-Melba Christie

“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.” —T.S. Eliot

“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.” —Carl Sandburg

“Poetry is the lifeblood of rebellion, revolution, and the raising of consciousness.” —Alice Walker

Quotes that matter! 20 Jul 2019
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try to understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin or his backgroundContinue reading "Quotes that matter!" […]
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A Little Bird Told Me 17 Jul 2019
A little bird told me “Listen only to what wise people have to say“ In a very alarming way I listened carefully to those I thought were smart But all I heard was actually a lot of stupid stuff While I tried the dodge the darts Poisoned with hatred, bigotry and words really rough IContinue reading "A Little Bird Told Me"
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Times Have Changed 14 Jul 2019
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Victor Frankl Times have changed; or have they? The last time I looked everything that matters remains the same. IContinue reading "Times Have Changed" […]
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Haiku 201 by Melba Christie 10 Jul 2019
A red robin stares at me and I stare back Nor she nor I move
Melba Christie at Poemattic
This Is What I’m Talking About 6 Jul 2019
We can change the world one child at a time they follow our lead they repeat what we say when you think they’re not watching their eyes are open wide Children know kindness matters and that love should be unconditional they will amaze you all the time.
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Welcome to Poemattic. Please email your submissions and I will review them for publication on the blog. I love uplifting, relevant poems, in all formats. Please submit your poem and any artwork in JPEG or PNG format. A short bio must accompany your submission.

Upcoming Event

As I plan to publish a collection of poetry, please indicate if you would be interested in having your poem or poems included. If selected payment will be one copy of the publication. Updates about this new endeavor will be posted. Happy writing!

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