'Poem and a line' - an early 2018 poem and a six word line - a light care guide to laundry! ..... Care guide no use hand rub squeeze tight deep soak wet through hot wash why rush spin-cycles least two well-conditioned hell yes iron best wrinkle free airing-cupboard tight fit while here clean sheets … Continue reading Throwback Friday – Care Guide – Eric (EDC Writing)
Throwback Friday. Tall Ships, An Encore, by Ivor Steven
My poem "Tall Ships, An Encore" appears in the published book, Geelong Writers Anthology, Writeabout-Two, 2019 edition Tall Ships, An Encore Fellow passengers, stay calm, we're still afloat I must moor this old sinking boat We’ll then all alight Walk the plank tonight Venture ashore Continue to explore Search the empty stores … Continue reading Throwback Friday. Tall Ships, An Encore, by Ivor Steven
Message of Hope- After A While- Veronica A. Shoffstall
Hello Everyone- In these times of uncertainty and fear, I wanted to share a poem with you that I cut out of a newspaper 26 years ago. To give you a little background on my mental state back then, I had recently lost my husband of over 7 years to suicide and my life was … Continue reading Message of Hope- After A While- Veronica A. Shoffstall
Hallelujah, Classic Poems Presented by Go Dog Go Cafe Baristas
Leonard Cohen was a Canadian Singer, Songwriter, Poet, and Author. The body of work he left behind is honest, prolific, and profound. While the lyrics to "Hallelujah" don't constitute traditional "classic poetry," they feel comforting to me in these pandemic days we share. I invite you to give a listen to the video version shared … Continue reading Hallelujah, Classic Poems Presented by Go Dog Go Cafe Baristas
Upon Waking in a Pandemic – Christine E. Ray
if this be the end of days it is not just the world that has become unrecognizable it is me I find most changed I thought I knew myself oil burning furiously upon the water fist raised in defiance challenging the heartless gods only to find myself instead drifting rootless unmoored in this dark sea … Continue reading Upon Waking in a Pandemic – Christine E. Ray
Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, March 26, 2020
Welcome to Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday! This is the day of the week where all members of the Go Dog Go Café Community are invited to introduce a Poet or Writer they enjoy reading. Participating is really fast and simple- in the comments below, post the link for the Home Page of the Poet/Writer you … Continue reading Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Summer Day, by Mary Oliver | Classic Poems Presented By Go Dog Go Cafe Baristas
A classic poem by Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day", presented by Donna. Mary Oliver is by far my favorite poet and essayist. The way she pays attention, how nature left her amazed, how she continued to be aware and amazed by the everyday...I can only hope to live up to her example. I consider her … Continue reading The Summer Day, by Mary Oliver | Classic Poems Presented By Go Dog Go Cafe Baristas
Turmoil, an awakening?- Eugenia
dark clouds still the night brisk winds interrupt silence faintest sound during nightfall whispers transform peace crows cawing assault the air signals of trouble brewing © Franci Eugenia Hoffman A gander at me – I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 20 years being rewarded both professionally and personally. … Continue reading Turmoil, an awakening?- Eugenia
Review of Tel – S. Karlan by Kristiana Reed
Originally published on Reedsy Discovery. "Your body caught in a wave Turning you over in the thick brine" In archaeology, a tel (Hebrew for 'hill' or 'mound') is a mound formed by generations of people living in the same place for hundreds and thousands of years. Whilst, 'Aviv' is Hebrew for 'spring'. Thus, Karlan's three … Continue reading Review of Tel – S. Karlan by Kristiana Reed
Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge–March 24, 2020
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate. The prompts are designed to be quick challenges that can be written in 10 to 15 minutes, … Continue reading Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge–March 24, 2020
