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How an Author Can Prevent Burnout
How can an author prevent burnout? This is an important question for the author who wants to stay the course and succeed.
Year of the Monarch: Butterfly Dreams
Laura Boggess dreams of the the monarch’s annual migration and wonders poetically if the monarchs, also, dream of her.
Poetry Prompt: I’m in Charge of Celebrations
Your day might begin as any other day, but then there’s the chance to create a celebration. Are you in? Let’s create—in poetry—something to celebrate!
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—6: Poetry Slam
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Poet Laura: Tea Journey
Michelle Rinaldi Ortega takes Poet Laura on a journey from Seven Bowls of Tea to 100 coffee shops as tiny pearls of a flowering tea unfurl.
Poetry Prompt: Revels & Celebrations at Colony!
We had an unexpected music revel at The Colony, an old hotel built in Woodstock in 1929. Peek in for fun photos of the band, the hotel, and a poetry prompt!
Memoir Notebook: A Tune Beyond the River
One traveler goes searching for Chinese poetry in modern Shanghai, and it seems to elude. Until a visit to Du Fu’s cottage.
Year of the Monarch: Begin Again
Setbacks and disappointments offer Dheepa R. Maturi an opportunity to reflect on the impact of even small steps in the journey toward healing the earth.
Poetry Prompt—Journeys: Woodstock Dream
The “100 Coffee Shops” tour begins! Our second stop is Woodstock, New York. And it’s a fabulous one. Highly recommend.
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—5: The Edge
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Poetry Prompt: O, Soul
Our February theme is “Heart and Soul,” and today we’re thinking solely about the latter. Let’s take our Souls on a journey in poetry!
Poet Laura: Journeys
Our Poet Laura, Michelle Rinaldi Ortega, begins our 2024 year of Journeys with travel to Paris and Phoenix and the contrasts between.
Poetry Prompt: Heart & Soul
Join us for a little Heart and Soul this month, beginning with the famous song “Heart and Soul” and a sweet poetry prompt.
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—4: Wood Song
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Gathering Hope: Baby Robin
Gathering Hope is a new occasional column that finds the sublime and hopeful in nature. Come see the “Baby Robin” and experience a hopeful moment of awe and delight.
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ The Poet
Get your favorite steep (or brew) & join us in writing a poem based on “The Poet” by Yone Noguchi.
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—3: Elm in Dirt with Bird
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Poet Laura: In the Quiet—Poetry and Invitation
In the quiet January snow, our Poet Laura, Michelle Ortega, offers up a new invitation to poetry and to drop something new into a poem.
Poetry Prompt: Journeys!—Or … Veni, Vidi, Vici
What happened when we journeyed to the famous Louvre museum? Enjoy this fun veni, vidi, vici story, and craft a poem on the way.