Category Archives: Poetry and Lyrics

Poetry Postcard Fest 2021 – It’s a wrap!

Got a bonus card today, perhaps in celebration of the September full moon but the Fest feels rather done. I’m not one to be waiting for cards. Yes I’m one of those people who mark your card as arrived when … Continue reading

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September 11, 2021 – Twenty Years On

Tides of fear and anger and hatred rise up over and over again and we must rise up too without fear and without anger and without hatred. Not in my name. Be strong enough to resist those easy paths and act with understanding.

Be kind. Be kind. Be kind. Continue reading

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September Arrives

The postcards are still arriving so I’m going to wait a week or two before doing final group photos. The cards have been numerous and great and at times perfectly timed. You never know when you send out a bunch … Continue reading

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August Postcard Poetry Fest 2021

It’s definitely August (I’m melting!) and so it’s also Postcard Poetry Festival time! This year I’m in two groups of 32 folks. The plan is to write a poem a day and send it via postcard to each successive person … Continue reading

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Poetry Postcard Fest 2021 – Register Soon!

Just a reminder that a great way to stretch your poetry muscles is to get some daily practice and it’s that time again for August’s Poetry Postcard Fest. Registration ends on July 18, so time is short to sign up … Continue reading

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