Hello, I hope this month finds you better in mind, body, and spirit than last month. Masks are coming down, venues are up, and people are venturing into museums, concerts, and other large inside gatherings. I'm excited about the avenues opening and cautious at the same time. Unknown Bird in the Garden The month is… Continue reading Is There A Poem in Your Pocket?
Category: Poetry Month
What the Heck is Ekphrastic #Poetry?
In the spirit of poetry month, I thought I'd make a poem for this week's post. Last year, I celebrated the month with the post Late To The Poetry Party, offering a poem and several links to other poets (who actually submit poems and win honors). Have you ever heard a term that sounded… Continue reading What the Heck is Ekphrastic #Poetry?
Poetry On Wednesday-Nostalgia
Warmer weather has me thinking of summer. Summer, when I was a kid. A long time ago. We were poor in funds, rich in family, and too young to know or care that some kids went away to summer camp. We camped too, by the river or at Salton Sea (my least favorite place),… Continue reading Poetry On Wednesday-Nostalgia
Poetry on Wednesdays-Political Poetry
Remember high school English classes? That was my first introduction to poetry. Old poets. Lot's of 'thee's and thou's," and too much Old English stuff. I was a studious person, more logical than emotional, so many poems went over my head. That was until I went to college, in the mid '70's. It was an eyeopener when… Continue reading Poetry on Wednesdays-Political Poetry
Mona Alvarado Frazier 