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Where did you fall in love?

Landscape poems capture the essence or spirit of a place, which connects us to our sense of belonging in the world. Our words paint a pictu

Sometimes the Detour Becomes the Path

For a long time, I thought I was deviating from my path as a writer. I kept feeling like I should be focusing on writing another book. I fel

early morning sunlight sparks golden

A few weeks ago, I hosted a poetry workshop where we played with Dictionary Poems. I randomly chose 5 words from the dictionary: spark,...

The First Day of the Rest of My Life

Almost 6 years ago, I got laid off from my job as a civil litigation attorney. While it's never fun to suddenly be without a job, I was...

Finding My Confidence

Years ago, when I was just setting out to follow my dream of becoming a published author, I was feeling exceptionally vulnerable,...

Retreat

When was the last time you took a break? I'm not talking about a vacation where you go just as hard as you do at work. I'm talking about...