Category: Poems

Day 27/30 of the Tupelo 30/30 Project (20170827)

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i am in line
it’s a long line even though there are plenty
of registers open and i think when the young woman….

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My poem in the line is available to read at the Tupelo 30/30 project page.

Three days left, three days left. Man, the month really flew by, eh?

Day 26/30 of the Tupelo 30/30 Project (20170826)

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can you really say
that the stars have no influence
over your life?….

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My poem she was tuesday’s child is available to read at the Tupelo 30/30 project page. Today’s poem is brought to you courtesy of a SPONSORED title from D. Ellis Phelps of FORMIDABLE WOMAN SANCTUARY. Also, today is her birthday!

Happy Birthday, D!

Day 24/30 of the Tupelo 30/30 Project (20170824)

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waiting for bird song
i realize it is
not the mockingbirds or sparrows
not the finches or the robins
i long for but….

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My poem self-portrait is available to read at the Tupelo 30/30 project page.

We have only a few days left of this fundraiser. Remember, every time you contribute to Tupelo Press, somewhere a poet’s tongue is reunited with her mouth and beautiful, powerful words explode out. So donate if you can. If you can’t please visit the site check out all the poets.

You might get some words on you.

Day 21/30 of the Tupelo 30/30 Project (20170821)

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i wake, a drop of water
trying to….

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My poem tumbled is available to read at the Tupelo 30/30 project page.

Now, we are in the last third of this race. I’m not above asking for your support. since I’ve done it before. Anything you can contribute really goes towards making poet’s voice gain a little volume in this world. Or, if you’d like a different metaphor, our voices turn down the volume on the rest of the world and let people listen to the rhythm in their own heads and lungs and hearts. Tupelo Press is an indie publisher, and they could use your support.

the only dog i have in this fight
is the same dog you have in this fight