Hello, blog friends.

In our area, children run freely under the Spring sun. The long winter has passed, and joy abounds. My poem reflects on the season and the dance of time. Selma hosts Tanka Tuesday this week, and she invites writers to capture movement. 

Perhaps you'd like to join in the fun. If so, take a peek at the instructions and add your poem. It's a fun challenge and with Easter fast approaching, we've much to celebrate.

Here's my contribution:
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Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends. Let's all run freely -- if only in our dreams. 🌞

Hello, blog friends ~ 

I'm excited to showcase the latest Poetry Treasures edition: Poetry Treasures 5: Small Pleasures. 

The collection includes poems by many of your favorite writers: David Bogomolny, Kaye Lynne Booth, Robbie Cheadle, Colleen Chesebro, Elizabeth Gauffreau, Jude Itakali, Barbara Leonhard, Michelle Navajas, Dawn Pisturino, Ivor Steven, and Margaret Watson. And, you might notice my poems as well. 

Kaye and Robbie organized, edited, and compiled the collection. And Teagan Geneviene provided her artistry -- the book cover, the beautiful image above, and the heartwarming trailer. Together these three talented women created a jewel of a book. ​If you love poetry, this volume is a must. You can purchase it at Amazon and a multitude of other distributors. 

Check out the trailer:  

Don't you love the baby's smiles? This little one can brighten anyone's day.
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There are plenty of Small Pleasures threaded throughout this book.
Kindle version available now.

Hello blog friends,

I live in the Northern Hemisphere, in the high desert of Arizona. Spring arrived a month ago, but for some inexplicable reason, it teases us. 

Last week it snowed - to the surprise of all. This photo is of our front yard. To the left is our plum tree in full bloom. Beautiful, don't you agree? The white puffs did not last long. They quietly melted a few days ago. Since then, the temperatures have vacillated between 40 and 80 degrees. What a Spring!

My #TankaTuesday poem is below. Melissa Lemay leads us today and invites contributors to write a Double Ennead poem. This form is composed of five lines and three stanzas. The syllable count is 6/5/11/6/5. It was created by the master - Colleen Chesebro. We're instructed to focus on the season.

Here's my attempt -- Blessed Awe.

I hope you have a wonderful week - no matter what the weather might bring. 🌞

​Hello, blog friends...

Hubby and I had a wonderful trip to my childhood home of Brawley, CA. We visited some of my siblings and spent time with the incredible Shroud of Turin Exhibit.

The trip was a journey through time. As the eldest of nine (seven living), I walked back through the decades with family memories. 

​Then with the holy Exhibit, I experienced the centuries from 33AD to the present. Visitors of all faiths and ethnicities spent time with the images, the research, and the historical data. There was no attempt to convince viewers of one truth or another. Each person was invited to come to his or her own conclusion. My lovely sister was one of the guides.​

May your week is full of sunshine! 🌞