Category: Life with a Reader
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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
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
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
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
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
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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An Original Tale
Here’s the proof and a ream of fresh minutes A walk to the font, sans seraph. (It’s summertime.) Water marks bleeding over the page A margin of color sequence in coffee tones. (It’s routine.) Attention, widows! Orphans, find your places. A breve of a smile pronounces the blessing. (And random acts of typos.) A job…
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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
Kim Michelle Richardson, 2019, historical fiction, 320 pages Cussy Mary Martin’s father wants to see her married and settled before he leaves her an orphan. He has miner’s lung and doesn’t expect to live long. But Cussy has a rare genetic disorder that makes her skin blue, and most of the community think she isn’t…
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Clutter and a Bedroom Switch
I just finished with a major house reorder. We moved into the girls room. They moved into the office and the office moved to what had been our bedroom. Why would a person do that? The first and foremost reason is because the thermostat is at the wrong place in our house. Seriously, that is…
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My Reading Life: A Book Journal
Here’s a little book to keep track of all the books you read. I used it last year and recommend it highly. It was fun to fill out, gave me lots of ideas and recommendations, helped me understand what kind of books I like and made me remember them better. The journal has space to…
So She Reads 