This is the poem Franny read at the celebration of life for her friend Marilyn. We’ve spent too much time in useless wandering, searching for the safety That never lasts. We’ve spent too much time in worthless fear, seeking the certainty That doesn’t exist. The sign from the universe, the white feather, the unicorn, the … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 78 Reboot
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Love Poem Challenge – Audra Middleton’s Blog
And another little something sweet to round out this Valentine's weekend. As faithful readers know, I am not a poet. But I dabble, and my fellow Washington author Audra Middleton convinced me to join her Love Poem Challenge. My short piece joins several others - read them all, vote for your favorite, and enjoy!
Winter Solstice
Here's a short poem I wrote two years ago; I'm sharing it again to celebrate this year's winter solstice. Winter solstice: return of the Light Today is the shortest day of the year; starting tomorrow Each day lengthens. Light returns.
One book, one day: Index Arts Festival
There are lots of ways to measure success, I guess. You could look at number of books sold, royalties paid, hits on a website, comments on a blog. I love and welcome all those things. My favorite, the one that brings true delight, is connecting with readers and writers. In other words, humans. By that … Continue reading One book, one day: Index Arts Festival
The power of story: In thanks to Maya Angelou
You, Jane releases next week, a story about the power of storytelling. Not just to reflect reality, but to create it, in all its glorious havoc and wicked humor. Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is one of the first books I can remember reading that had the same effect. I think I … Continue reading The power of story: In thanks to Maya Angelou
Random weather haiku
A random haiku inspired by our increasingly strange weather (typhoon-like storms, record-breaking heat, and the regular summer Kittitas Valley wind). Fellow humans, I think Mother Nature is trying to get our attention. We seek to control Weather for comfort, yet claim We do not change it.
Like a painting
I thought about writing a poem inspired by the nightly painting in the sky over our valley, but then I realized: it's already a poem.
Forgiveness Haiku
When I teach graduate students about writing master's theses and doctoral dissertations, I ask them to write a haiku that describes their topics. I tell them: if you can't put your topic into a haiku, you don't know it well enough yet. So, as I'm working on the structure of The Law of Immediate Forgiveness, … Continue reading Forgiveness Haiku
A bit of confetti, a piece of chocolate, and a Swiss Army knife
Another old poem I found - I think this one was written with my sweet writing group back in Seattle. I miss those folks! And yes, while I work on the last round of proofing for the novel, I am resorting to posting bits and pieces of old writing. New stuff soon, I promise! *** … Continue reading A bit of confetti, a piece of chocolate, and a Swiss Army knife
Winter Solstice: Return of the Light
A short poem to celebrate this turning point, and this week's Project Create. Winter solstice: return of the Light Today is the shortest day of the year; starting tomorrow Each day lengthens. Light returns.
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 