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Poetry
My Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh
I’ve had a long-held fan girl crush on Vincent Van Gogh. I get compliments on my Capital One card every time I use it. It’s a little tribute to Vincent that I can hold every day. I’m sure he would be astounded and thrilled to know that I still treasure his art, more than 100 years after it was created.
Hoping for Spring: A Prayer Poem
It’s been a long time since I wrote on a five-minute prompt. It’s been even longer since I wrote a poem. This morning, I’m taking a few minutes to write this Easter prayer poem, and I hope you enjoy it. I need spring, Lord. I need You to clear away all the brown decaying detritus … Read more
Contest Winner: Dream, Planted
I was thrilled to win first place in the poetry division of the All Write Now! Conference contest this year with the following poem. I hope it inspires you!
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You were the sunflower seed I hid inside the time capsule
twenty-five years ago, buried
in the fall of my thirteenth year.
When God Closes A Door, Sing Anyway!
Writing for five unedited minutes on the prompt “Sing” for the Five Minute Friday linkup.
I’ve been asking, seeking, knocking
just as you prompted me
these past few months.
One, two, three doors
have closed in my face.