Category: Poetry

  • 5 Resources to Celebrate Poetry for Kids!

    5 Resources to Celebrate Poetry for Kids!

    In my best attempt to be a Proverbs 31 woman, I’ve discovered my wisdom, strength and dignity comes in words of whimsy. And Poetry. My linen garments happen to be words. Below, I’ll share a DEAL, valued at $21, on a fabulous new way to learn poetry for kids, and other poetry resources! [Tweet “Did…

  • Reset- A Poem for the Digital Age

    Reset- A Poem for the Digital Age

    These social media words and icons have been replaying over and over- finally, I decided to put pen to whispers in my head and here is the result, this original poem about social media and living in today’s connected, digital society. Do you need a reset today?   It is written as much for me…

  • Music is Poetry- Freedom in Words

    The other night, we were watching The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I giggled when Walter’s sister commented on the great mix tapes he used to make. That was me. Glued late nights to the radio listening for my favorite songs to record and dub and re-record- then mix and give away to friends. When I…

  • Broken

    Broken   I should’ve never said “yes” every ounce of me knew but i was tired- trying to find and hide and hope for true in the tiny pieces of my splitting, shattered, seedling soul.   Drowning in pride. Details and dresses and drama and daddy’s dimes over my head- too young to be good…

  • The Missing Element- A Poem

    Oh, words four days now the busyness has swept in. I’ve swept away dirt thoughts dead- lines check marks on my floor and mental black- bored without you. Missing you sweet, sweet words. Together, let’s move forward- once again leaving the dust and past behind. Buen Viaje! ~Jen

  • laptop

    laptop   Open me up turn me on               photo credit: Lorenzoclick via photopin cc i’ll take dictation, sing you a song   capture thoughts, follow your friends   clear your windows or mac- ro lens   but my web itself seems just a race- careful, I’ll invade your space…