Here’s a little bonus post this weekend: a very short poem that continues the story of the plum tree, a neighborhood landmark that often inspires my own flights of fancy. You can also check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you’d like. TodayI ran to the plum treeAnd said hello to my old friendIt’sContinue reading “The Plum Tree, Part 3”
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Writing Wednesday: The Plum Tree, Part 2
Back in October, I was inspired to write this poem when I was out on a run and the creak of the plum tree caught my fancy. Another day, another run, another flight of fancy, and the sequel was born. Enjoy!
Gardening: a poem
As I was working in my flower garden this week, this idea for a poem came to mind. Enjoy!
The Plum Tree: A Writing Wednesday Poem
It’s #writingwednesday!! I’m so excited to share this poem with you today. The inspiration for it happened while I was on a neighborhood run late last week. Enjoy! The Plum Tree When I was on a run today I ran by the plum tree You know the one that In Spring smells like hope andContinue reading “The Plum Tree: A Writing Wednesday Poem”
{Writing Wednesday: Poetry edition}
Happy Writing Wednesday, dear readers! Every now and then I get the urge to write a little spot of poetry, because as much as I love fiction and sharing about leaving a legacy that matters, poetry holds a not small bit of my heart. My family and I recently spent some time in Montana, andContinue reading “{Writing Wednesday: Poetry edition}”
{Writing Wednesday: A Prose Poem}
Hey friends, welcome back to Writing Wednesday!! Last week I shared a poem that came from part of my weekly journaling practice; this week I’m sharing a prose poem about growth and growing and change. It’s an intriguing piece, and I’d welcome discussion on it. Growth doesn’t happen in an echo chamber, so leave meContinue reading “{Writing Wednesday: A Prose Poem}”
{Writing Wednesday: Childhood Memories}
Writing Wednesday is back! As part of my ongoing practice of reflection and growing and sharing, it seemed like the right time to bring back an intentional day of sharing some of what I’ve been writing. In my current practice of journaling, which I hope to share more about soon, I’ve been writing about aContinue reading “{Writing Wednesday: Childhood Memories}”
{Open}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 3: Open. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 ESV OpenContinue reading “{Open}”
{Light}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 2: Light. “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:4-5 ESV Light of man Darkness defeatedContinue reading “{Light}”
{Writing Wednesday: Poetry Edition}
A short poem today: It is very disconcerting and more humbling to recall that once upon a time, I was the undeserving and scornful object of most innocent and unrequited affection.
Rebecca Meek 