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

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)

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

Day 19/30 of the Tupelo 30/30 Project (20170819)

in the hardware store
i stop myself
from buying the dark glasses
guaranteed to make….

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

We are 2/3 of the way through the challenge, my friends. I want to thank all of you for your visits and support. It means a lot to me. And I’m sorry I haven’t been very present this month. Next month I’ll be in my normal mode.

Day 17/30 of the Tupelo 30/30 Project (20170817)

i dreamed i was a bear….

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An actual bear. My poem fur coat is available to read at the Tupelo 30/30 project page.

I have twelve (12) [xii] spots left, just enough for some apostles to sponsor some poems. So, don’t be shy! Tupelo (and I) will thank you for it.