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  • A Poem A Day

    A Poem A Day

    In honor of National Poetry month, I rounded up a group of poem books that I have loved. Judge Tenderly of Me by Emily Dickinson. Emily Dickinson is my favorite poet. I love her surprises, the dashes she puts everywhere and the imperfect rhymes. This is a slim gift book made by Hallmark. Any collection…

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  • April

    April

    You have brought the springtime to my heart, The icy drifts of snow could only melt Before the golden sunshine of your love. You brought the clearest blue of sky above And everywhere you planted flowers for my soul It’s all because of you my life is whole.

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  • Dressed for Spring

    Dressed for Spring

    Spring swirls past.Where’s she going?Can’t help but say,”My! You look sweet,In your flowery dress!Are you gonna meetSomeone Special?And doors open –a path clears–To the one who’s mostLike feminine grace.This sweet enchantress–Beautiful and shy,Give her a seed, a gentle rain,A day of sun and dirt, she’s the Creative multiplier Of earth’s possibilities.

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  • The Oak

    The Oak

    Acorn, fall into the mould Clasp you in its gentle hold Sip up water, burst your shell Thin white root press out the swell Upward send on yellow stem One small leaf, an emerald gem. All the time you’ll ever need, Stronger, taller is your creed. Springtime sunshine, breezes blow Birds and squirrels you will…

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  • Morning Fog

    Morning Fog

    The early morning fog Appeared before the dawn, She dripped her misty garments Across the trees and lawn. Ascending from the creek All silent, dewy white, Dissolving as I watched her Greet the morning light. Liz

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  • A Haiku Comes From Far Away

    A Haiku Comes From Far Away

    Haiku always feels elusive, yet the form is often taught to children as a beginning writing exercise. The poem seems too small to be worthy of writing down. Yet the emotion felt when reading it is large. The actual words have simple meanings, but I would find it hard to describe the feelings they give.…

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