Author Linda Sienkiewicz isn’t new to writing about suicide. But this time, she channeled her love for her son through poetry, and found a new creative outlet for her grief as well as her cherished memories. by Linda Sienkiewicz I never sat down with the intention to write poems aboutContinue Reading
by Jennifer Brown Banks My initial exposure to poetry began at about age 12. Back then, teachers and school administrators chose me to participate in the “Gifted Student Program”–a program for advanced learners. Poetry was a weekly requirement, along with classes in creative writing. I fell in love at firstContinue Reading
by Sheree K. Nielsen Being around water and nature inspired my poetry and photography collection, Mondays in October. My heart has always been drawn to the ocean and lakes, and you’ll find those references in the majority of the poems. I create best when I’m near water. It’s so easyContinue Reading
I struggle with neck and shoulder tension, and of course sitting for long periods of time adds to those issues. Taking frequent stretch breaks while writing and a regular yoga practice help. I also love massages when I can afford them. You Need Friends and Teachers Who Uplift It’s difficultContinue Reading
At the risk of sounding ignorant, I’m going to admit something here: I’ve never read Letters to a Young Poet by Bohemian-Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke. I’ve heard of it, of course, but never read it. Maybe my teachers were negligent in school. Maybe for whatever reason it just hasn’tContinue Reading