Some time ago I had to share the sad news that a contributor to Solace in So Many Words, Amy Dengler, who wrote "Portuguese Sweetbread" passed away. Amy lived in Gloucester, MA, and was active in Wordcrafters, a group chapter of the Massachusetts State Poetry Society. Her colleagues have started a poetry contest in her name-- here are the guidelines: Wordcrafters, a chapter of the Massachusetts State Poetry Society, has established an annual poetry contest to honor the … [Read more...]
Snowskin
from “Funeral” by Amy L. Dengler
"But what if there is no hunger, if hunger is what it is to be alive? Surely, some grace steps in." From her poem "Funeral" in her chapbook At the Corner of Lost and Found. … [Read more...]
Snow Day / Snow Night
Shel Silverstein — Invitation
INVITATION If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer . . . If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire, For we have some flax golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in! Thanks to Barry Graham and Leah Tallon for their FB post mentioning this poem. … [Read more...]
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