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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: Ending With William Stafford

I have enjoyed celebrating National Poetry Month by revisiting favorite poems, finding new poems, and sharing my love for poetry on the blog. I am g…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "Why We Write"

My sister first introduced me to Julia Cameron many years ago. I have been inspired by many of her books, and practiced her writing techniques. This…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: " An Afternoon In The Stacks"

I think the best way to spend an afternoon is in the stacks. An Afternoon In The Stacks  by Mary Oliver Closing the book, I find I have left my head in…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: Vintage Judith Viorst

Judith Viorst's poetry has resonated with me since I first read "If I Were In Charge of the World and other worries" which came out my…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "i am a little church"

At peace with nature, always i am a little church by e. e. cummings i am a little church(no great cathedral)  – i do not worry if briefer days grow brief…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: Daffodils

As I took a walk through our gardens today I was reminded how much I love daffodils. They are the brightest and hardiest sign of spring. These are so…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: Hope

I always hold on to hope. Hope      It hovers in dark corners before the lights are turned on,   it shakes sleep from its eyes   and drops from mushroom g…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "Let Evening Come"

Jane Kenyon is one of my favorite poets. The reason I like this poem is because it reminds me of those evenings after sadness, illness, or work has f…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "The Last Battle"

Our sweet Lily died during the night in her sleep. We didn't have to make a decision to end of her life today. I still love the heartfelt meanin…
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Remembering Lily: 2005-2019

We said good-bye to our sweet Lily this morning. We adopted Lily and her brother Sweet William from our friend Glen after his wife died in 2005. Lily…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: Always William Stafford

I always include at least one poem by William Stafford during National Poetry Month. This in one of his poems that I wasn't as familiar with, but…
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The Shed Notebook: Palm Sunday: "All Glory, Laud, and Honor"

This hymn always speaks to me on Palm Sunday. All Glory, Laud, and Honor Refrain: All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "What Belongs to Us"

I attended a literacy workshop about ten years ago and the presenter shared another poem by Marie Howe. Since then I have read many of her poems. The…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Week: Honoring My Brother

Yestesday was National Sibling Day and I honored my sister with a poem. Today I will honor my brother. There were many times we sat side by side rea…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: " My Sister, My Friend"

Today is National Sibling Day. First I want to honor my sister with a poem. Tomorrow I will honor my brother. I am blessed beyond words to have two s…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: " A Single Photograph"

I came across this untitled poem about six years ago. I loved the line "portrait of the moment". The photo above is one that made me thankf…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "One Art"

I think many of us have mastered the art of losing things. I just lost my phone again an hour ago. Of course, it was right where I left it! What is i…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "Driving Montana"

Tomorrow I will be driving Montana. I am not driving across the whole state, but will see beautiful landscapes in the western part of the state. Whe…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "An Observation"

An Observation True gardeners cannot bear a glove Between the sure touch and the tender root, Must let their hands grow knotted as they move With a r…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "A Friend Is A Treasure"

Today I want to honor my friends with this poem. I am blessed with old friends, new friends, family that are friends, work friends, and neighbor frie…
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The Shed Notebook: National Poetry Month: "Kindness"

 I can't celebrate National Poetry Month without posting this poem. Each time I read it, it speaks to me in yet another way.  The line I love thi…
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