12 comments A Starred Kirkus Indie Review
I received a starred “Kirkus Review” for my book Jump! Jump! Jump! Stacey. The review reads, “… A sweet, memorable […]
Language & Words
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Po-Po-Poetry Month – Abria Smith
April is the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month, a celebration of poets and poetry, started by the Academy of […]
3 comments Po-Po-Poetry: Honey, I Love
In honor of National Poetry Month, I am kick off a series of poetry posts by featuring Honey, I love […]
5 comments The Illusion of Peace Without Justice by Candelaria Silva
Peace over justice has always been my wayChoosing, preferring to stay out of the frayNow, I see this choice was […]
4 comments Distance Reading
My reading distances me; it takes me away from people I love. It sometimes forms a barrier. I need to […]
10 comments Uncovering and Rediscovering My Corners during Covid-19 Pandemic
Sheltering in place during the Covid-19 pandemic is allowing me to uncover and rediscover the corners of my life and […]
6 comments Longing for the times when I was living free – ...
Longing for the times that used to be How many new lives will be made? How many bills go will […]
7 comments Accepting the message despite the delivery
I have learned not to let the messenger or delivery method obscure the truth of the information being delivered .This […]
12 comments So much more than pretty
It struck me the other day that the most and often only thing I hear people say to little girls […]
4 comments Our Love in Write on the Dot Volume IV
There is no greater thrill for me than seeing something I’ve written in print. and I am pleased to have […]
10 comments You don’t have to post it just cause you wrote ...
You don’t have to post it just cause you wrote it. Everything you think, you don’t have to say. I […]
In fascination and in love
I have this habit – I fall in love with people regularly. I find people fascinating. I meet new people […]
2 comments Hiding in plain view
It is not unknown to me. I actually do know it. I’ve been to that place, I’ve seen that sculpture, […]
Po-Po-Poetry – David Bickham – National Poetry Month
I met David Bickham about 18 years ago when he was living in Boston. He promised me that he would […]
2 comments Po-Po-Poetry: Toi Derricotte – Cave Canem – National Poetry ...
This selection for National Poetry Month features Toi Derricotte and accomplished poet and champion of Black poets. She is co-founder of Cave […]
2 comments Po-Po-Poetry: James A. LaFond-Lewis (National Poetry Month)
My Celebration of National Poetry Month * – Po-Po-Poetry continues with this post featuring James LaFond-Lewis (Jim to me). I […]
3 comments Po-Po-Poetry – Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine
Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine won the PEN Open Book Award and the PEN Literary Award, the NAACP […]
2 comments Po-Po-Poetry Month – Antonia George
I am way behind on posting another poem. My computer went down and I’ve been pretty busy. Now that these […]