Haiku 220 by Melba Christie
A beginning began … Continue reading Haiku 220 by Melba Christie
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Haiku 219 by Melba Christie
If you have no peace these days, you are not alone Let us stand as one. “Keep your faith in all beautiful things. In the sun when it is hidden. In the spring when it is gone.” – Roy Rolfe Gilson Continue reading Haiku 219 by Melba Christie
Haiku 218 by Melba Christie
Every dream broken Melancholy confusion Bitter lonely night Continue reading Haiku 218 by Melba Christie
Grandparents Day –
Today is National Grandparents Day. It is a day to remember perhaps the eldest family member. It is an opportunity to remember those who have passed as well. I met only one grandparent. My maternal grandmother was an extraordinary lady. She was widowed young and raised four daughters on her own. I remember her stories most of all. I spent most of the summer vacations … Continue reading Grandparents Day –
In Remembrance of My Father-in-Law
You became a father to me; I needed someone to look up to and make proud once again. You counseled me during hard times. You protected me when you thought I was not looking. You taught me that marriage is a heavenly partnership. I watched how much you loved your children and then the grandchildren we gave you. You were so proud when you met … Continue reading In Remembrance of My Father-in-Law
Haiku 213 by Melba Christie
The moon is showing the star watchers How rivers can glitter tonite Image by mcbeaner from Pixabay Continue reading Haiku 213 by Melba Christie
30 Day Song Challenge
Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandellas Day 3: A song that reminds you of summertime Continue reading 30 Day Song Challenge
30 day song challenge
Day 2: A song you like with a number in the title – Eight Days a Week Continue reading 30 day song challenge
The Heart
Usually colored a bright red shaped simply symmetrically symbol of adoration, as to be beloved on every 14th of Feburary. Filled with compassion, desire, and hope. We all want to come home to our hearts, to make sure we care about what truly matters. It beats in unison within every living thing the minute we enter this life. Let us remember we all have only … Continue reading The Heart
Haiku 211 by Melba Christie
Nature´s wonder Sprouts everywhere Sweet potato pie, yum, yum! Continue reading Haiku 211 by Melba Christie
Haiku 210 by Melba Christie
summer showers the clouds come and go all day Time to write a poem Continue reading Haiku 210 by Melba Christie
About a Beloved Writer and Writing
Toni Morrison passed away at the age of 88 years old. If you want to know about writing and about how writers understand what writing does for the soul then Toni Morrison has some advice for all of us. The following are clips of interviews with Ms. Morrison and some links to articles that are very insightful to say the least. Her work will endure … Continue reading About a Beloved Writer and Writing
Sickened Again
I spent three glorious days with grandchildren. They lift me up in ways I cannot even describe. I sat to write some poems to post for the next few days. I was so engrossed in my grandkid’s visit that I did not watch the news or read a newspaper. I just heard of the mass shootings that have occured within the last 15 hours of … Continue reading Sickened Again
HAIKU 206
My pen is out of control; ink flows calmly on paper. my memoir! Continue reading HAIKU 206
Grandma’s Tale
I was told an old folk tale when I was a little girl, and I still want to believe; somehow love always wins. The hummingbird was once a being and the reason it hovers over flowers bright and red is that his one and only love was prohibited. The woman he loved so dearly preferred to be turned into a flower rather than marry someone … Continue reading Grandma’s Tale
