Aglow
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The Loved Ones
Sometimes the wisdom of a simple 13-line poem provides the healing you need at the moment. Continue reading
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Peace of Wild Things
A poem/prayer for all impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Continue reading
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You Are A Light
Shine like a beacon for all to see. Continue reading
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Aglow 11/14/2020
A poem by Sarah Ruhl to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the sweet and hilarious relationship shared by Adrienne and Sharon. ADDRESSED TO THE GODS OF UNNECESSARY LABORS Some say: to do the necessary task is greatness;I say: do the… Continue reading
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A Hush Now, Linda Gregg
Within four days of each other two of my favorite poets have died: W.S. Merwin on March 15, and Linda Gregg two days ago. Gregg was first introduced to me by my late poet friend, Kathy Mitchell, and yesterday, I… Continue reading
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Thanks, W.S. Merwin
W.S. Merwin, whose poems about the fragility of the natural world and the horrors of the Vietnam War earned him two Pulitzer Prizes and made him one of the preeminent English-language poets of the past five decades, died March 15… Continue reading
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Aglow 11/17/18
Today, Adrienne and I are celebrating our 14th ANNIVERSARY! To honor the occasion, here’s a charming love poem that was published in the New Yorker’s January 8, 2018 issue: Love Poem Without A Drop of Hyperbole In It by Traci Brimhall I love you like ladybugs… Continue reading
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Aglow — All Saint’s Day 2018
Today is All Saint’s Day — a Christian festival in honor of all the saints, known and unknown. This year, I remember my mother, who died last January 6. I miss her. I wish I had known her better. I… Continue reading
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Aglow 10/11/18
A year before she died, my poet friend, Kathy Mitchell, won first place in a Virginia poetry competition for the poem featured in today’s post. She wrote it following a break-up with her then male companion. Let’s Be Trees Kathy… Continue reading
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Aglow 9/22/18
This weekend, Spark and Spitfire introduces a new regular weekend post called AGLOW, which will feature a poem that has had meaning for me — and perhaps for you, too. Peace to all. A GIFT by Denise Levertov Just when you seem to… Continue reading
