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  • Cloudy, no meatballs

    Hey guys, I promised a poem a day for April, but back-to-back conferences forced me to change that tune. Turns out, airplane urinals are no muse. Now, all the travel… Read more

  • Texas Pride

    I’m so proud and honored to be invited to the Texas Library Association’s 2024 conference! (Please excuse the interruption in my daily poetry. It will resume after TLA) I’ve written… Read more

  • FUNNY WORDS

    Make funny poems Behold! Today’s poem is my version of the French form known as a villanelle, although it turned into something else. Who knows? Maybe I made my own… Read more

  • These are the breaks

    A triolet is a type of French poem that is one stanza following the ABAAABAB rhyme scheme. Life is so hard for some kids! Day 9 No FunI never get… Read more

  • Women’s basketball highlight of the year!

    The Women’s Basketball National Championship was held this weekend, and it was spectacular. I’ve really enjoyed watching the teams throughout the season, including undefeated South Carolina, who won the national… Read more

  • A weekend flurry

    I had a busy weekend. My sister, Jennifer, visited with her beau, J, and there was a flurry of activity. Please forgive my tardy weekend poetry. My poem is short… Read more

  • My hometown

    Today’s poem is a homage to a Nikki Giovanni’s poem, “Knoxville, Tenn., ” which was one of her most popular, about life growing up. Here’s my version. Enjoy! Day Six… Read more

  • “Ode to a chip!”

    The ode is possibly the oldest form of poetry. Its sole purpose is to celebrate something or someone. Years ago while working at a South Florida newspaper, my friend Donna,… Read more

  • TWO, Two, two ….for one!

    Yesterday was a bit of a pickle. Whether it was me or the platform, I could not get into WordPress. (Do you hear me WordPress, stop blocking me!!!) I’m kidding,… Read more

  • DAY TWO

    Today’s poem is my very first attempt at a limerick. Let me know what you think! BUTTER There once was a girl who loved butter. She craved its buttery taste… Read more

  • NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

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  • A song for Spring

    A haiku for you. I made it fresh. A flower is a  song. Sniff, sniff! And sing along. Colors sing high notes. Read more

  • Listen to your heart!

    The cough was epic. It wasn’t COVID. The pulmonologist said it was a severe lung infection. That was August ’22. It was a dry cough. Bone rattling. Wake in the… Read more

  • Give thanks for …BOOKS!

    Thanksgiving Day is perfect for recognizing our most cherished books read or heard in ’23 Happy Holidays everybody! I listen to 95 percent of my stories but trust me, I… Read more

  • ADOPTION IS A GOOD THING

    National Adoption Day always makes me smile. Today is that day.  I adopted my first daughter in 2000. My second was in 2002. In South Florida where my children were… Read more

  • This is my Exodus

    National Book Award long list nominee I’ve had a fantastic few weeks! Thanks to my publisher, Bloomsbury, I had a multi-city book tour that gave me lots of exposure and… Read more

  • What do you think about that?

    Black Millionaires from America’s History Black Americans were able to succeed despite harsh realities–before, during and after the Civil War. These pioneers should be remembered, not for their fortunes but… Read more

  • What do you think about that?

    Millionaires of the Past MARY ELLEN PLEASANT—solemn housemaid to self-made millionaire. She worked as a housemaid and cook Investments were her passion she eavesdropped on high-flying white businessmen who never… Read more

  • About Lauren

    Celebrate life Grief feels so lonely. However, thanks to all the beautiful understanding since the Nov. 6 death of my daughter, I can truly say I do not feel alone.… Read more

  • JADA SLY, ARTIST AND SPY

    THANK YOU, INDIANA, FOR RECOGNIZING ONE COOL SPY Jada Sly, Artist and Spy has been flying below the radar, but she is ready for her closeup. This little secret agent… Read more

  • IS YOUR CHILD READING READY?

    B&N Summer reading program continues. So many great books so little time! Young readers grades 1-6 can earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading program! Learn… Read more

  • IT’S BIRTHDAY WEEK

    I’ve never been one to make a big to do over my birthday. Even as a kid I remained low-key on the subject. As long as my mom made me… Read more

  • Eddie Red, UNDERCOVER

    Happy Black History Month. Take a look at another book featuring African American protagonists in a strong and positive way. Read more

  • THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD

    …”pain” doesn’t have to hurt, it just has to taste good because means bread. Read more

  • DAY TWO: Studying for Paris

    Only 20 days until it’s “sayornara.” Um, I meant to say, “au revoir!” Read more

  • History Is Made

    On Tuesday, Feb. 6, my nephew and I watched history being made when SpaceX launched into outer space. Daelyn, my nephew, is a 17-year-old high school junior. I’ve been telling… Read more

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