Picked up a random poetry book From the crowded shelf. Quick easy hour read: Delight and wonder. Then, Found…
Idaho Writer’s Guild April 2021 Writers Prompt Winner The young girl, with a white bow in her dark hair,…
A COVID-19 Day in the Life Experience
Within closed doors And latched windows Covered to block out the light, Within the stoic family home, Silent save for…
Threads of Paradoxes
Threads of paradoxes, Enmeshed within waking moments. A silverbell comes to me, Via a reliable postal carrier, From a…
Blessing for a Face Mask by Mary Luti
I woke to find this poem that my pastor shared for his daily hope message. “Hope is not canceled” even…
Stuck in forced isolation,
Stuck in forced isolation, Bitter mind and restless spirit,By a phantom virus. Internal narration Driving me crazy;Raw throat, Constant pressure…
Touching Courage Amidst Conflict
Hesitant breathes, Closed eyelids, Imagined gentle waves Hitting bare ankles, Like a welcomed friend. Open eyes to a crowd, Four…
Sudden Need to Pray
One moment, All is well: A gentle wind blows Strands of hair around my pale cheeks. Robin chirps his descent,…
Stuck In an Elevator…
Steel metal box, About 36 by 48-inch floor, With handrails I won’t touch and Social distancing reminders, Offers release from…
How Do You Celebrate…
How do you celebrate When social limitations Prevent usual festivities? An airplane passes unseen Leaving only the roar of its…