The Magic

I believe if you ask most poets why they write, they will say “Because I have to”. I’m also a musician, and it’s the same – I MUST practice and play music! It’s who I am. When a poem comes to me, it’s as if I fall into a kind of “trance” – every bit

Second Book

I’m excited to announce that I am working on a manuscript for the 2021 Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry (Tupelo Press)! To start, I’m making my list of which poems to include. This is a wonderful opportunity, and I’ll give it my all! : )

The spark

What sparks a poem? How am Inspired to write a poem? Most of my poems are inspired by nature. I have to be outside part of the day (and much of that time outside is with my mule). That’s just who I am. Once I move to the country, I intend to be outside as

Poetry is important and relevant

Poetry is highly relevant right now….it is a way to stop and be where you are, focused, calm. It is the energies, experiences, and observations of a life – the life of a creative mind and soul, a conduit – woven into word form, reminding the reader to look up, and allowing beautiful connections to

Heart