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Tag: poetry
Mary Oliver’s Healing Words
In times of heartache and failure, when you believe you are responsible for everything that is wrong and that it will be impossible to ever make things right because you’re not nearly as powerful as ought to be, read this beautiful poem by Mary… Continue Reading “Mary Oliver’s Healing Words”
99 New: Not Done Yet
The ink in my pen Seems faded, soon to run dry Till I shake harder _____________ Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
#33 of 92: Change of Season
Chapped lips smoking lights Ashes-burned tiny rimmed holes Singed red flannel smell ________________ Photo by Sandis Helvigs on Unsplash ______________________ Originally published in k2018
99 New: Diver Girl
In my mind’s eye I run, leap, stretch my arms Lean muscle, hurling myself Into a brown river, slicing Like an arrow shot from my brother’s bow I forget the self waiting Plaid shorts and halter top Worried the river held fish That would… Continue Reading “99 New: Diver Girl”
99 New: Deadline
Twenty-three minutes Left in this hot muggy night Fancy words hanging ______________________ Photo by Max Bender on Unsplash
99 New: Ode to New Socks
I bought new socks tonight Surreptitiously Because I have so many socks already It seems excessive to buy more As if the pile of socks in my drawer Was found wanting Insufficient, lacking Colorless, bland, washed-out The new socks are florid, flowered I imagine… Continue Reading “99 New: Ode to New Socks”
Snow Door | wisconsinacademy.org
Listen to Jan read her essay “Billy” presented on WUWM’s Lake Effect
Jan’s essay “At the Breakfast Bar” on WUWM Lake Effect
Jan’s essay “The Parish Hall,” on WUWM Lake Effect
“Fury Cannot Touch Me,” Modern Love, NYT, 9/29/11
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