Please consider attending the second annual Writers International Network March 23rd, at the Richmond Cultural Centre, Richmond, CanadaWIN is about promoting peace through understanding. Ashok, the founder, shares the groups visionin this statement:‘An artist’s gift to the world is a poem, story, painting, sculpture or dance. WIN will seek, nourish and recognize all sorts of artistsContinueContinue reading “Event: WIN Canada 2013”
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Poetry: Cinnamon Roll
Get some frosting on these rolls, asap!Warning: FOOD PORN So it is Valentines Day and I am on a diet. A special diet called “eat less and work out more you lazy ass!” Ever been on that one? Temptation is freakin’ everywhere this time of year! Was at a local bakery the other day andContinueContinue reading “Poetry: Cinnamon Roll”
Poetry Book: Madrona Grove
After months of editing and nine test copies the book is out! The dedication reads: To my children who always have a smile, to my writer friends who always have a good word, to the crows who know me and say hello when I walk their wood, to the beams of sunshine that kiss meContinueContinue reading “Poetry Book: Madrona Grove”
"Housekeeper" Wins!
Was just informed this weekend that my poem “Housekeeper”(see below) was chosen along with six other poems in a poetry contest! The contest is sponsored by Bellingham Repertory Dance Company and Chuckanut Sandstone Writers Theater. The seven poems will be interpreted in dance while being read out loud in the popular annual event “Phrasings” AprilContinueContinue reading “"Housekeeper" Wins!”
Poetry: Housekeeper
HousekeeperPeople of all types Come and go to my hotelThe same room will house Many different livesSome stay for less than eight hoursOthers for daysEach time I reset the roomRemoving the evidence of a lifeI know them now when they walk inNot by name or by hometownI know them by their stainsThe marks left behind,ContinueContinue reading “Poetry: Housekeeper”
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