Category Archives: Poetry

Painting pictures with words.

Haiku! You’re Welcome!

Posted on September 7, 2023 by mitchteemley

This is probably the only haiku poem I will ever write No, it’s not, I lied plus, I’m breaking a rule–I’m ending on a rhyme First line has five syl- lables, then seven more, and then five more. Boom. Done. … Continue reading →

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The Cairn

Posted on September 6, 2023 by mitchteemley

Source: pixabay.com My Featured Blogger this week is poet, essayist and nature photographer, Mike Utley of Silent Pariah. Mike, who lost his hearing in his late teens, created his blog site, he says, “to finally come to terms with my … Continue reading →

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delightful mistakes

Posted on June 28, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Deepthy of Random Specific Thoughts: A Dream in the Making. Deepthy is a self-described “scribbler and STEM major with a keen love for all forms of art and Science” who writes both for self-expression … Continue reading →

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Lessons From a Dogwood

Posted on May 10, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Ali Grimshaw of Flashlight Batteries. “Writing poetry has given me a way to touch others’ lives,” says Ali, flashlight bearer and writing circle facilitator, “(to) help us see ourselves and each other with the … Continue reading →

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Effervescent

Posted on May 3, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Aaysid of Outrageously Erratic. I know little about Aaysid, “a science person” who lives in a different part of the world than me, except that their “stormy head” is full of “random bits and … Continue reading →

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Dandelions Are Human Weeds

Posted on April 20, 2023 by mitchteemley

Inspired by my earlier post “Damnedelions“ It’s that time of year when even amid the hushes of snow dandelions appear. How like us they are arranging themselves about their clocks terrified of being uprooted. Created to live for a season … Continue reading →

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Love Comes in Small Pockets

Posted on March 22, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Devika Todi of Insight07. Poet and photographer Devika refers to herself as “no one special,” but I beg to differ. You’ve only to read her sweetly evocative words below to know there’s something special … Continue reading →

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Reaching Your Destination

Posted on February 27, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week To you who are in emotional travail who long for healing now right here where you are I want to say healing awaits because it does But it is not here It is in a place … Continue reading →

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Where Will I Go From Here?

Posted on February 9, 2023 by mitchteemley

There’s something about midwinter. Perhaps because it’s too cold to go outside, we’re forced to look inside and assess what we see. “Do I like who I’ve become? Is this who I thought I would be?” January’s vows have vanished … Continue reading →

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A Heart in Pain

Posted on February 1, 2023 by mitchteemley

Photo by Warren Wong My Featured Blogger this week is Benyamin Bensalah of Benyapoesy, who I’ve happily rediscovered after a long, accidental hiatus. Hungarian poet Benyamin’s words are deeply personal, yet always relatable, full of the exquisite pain and longing … Continue reading →

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