Category Archives: Poems

Promises to keep

Here, in celebration of Random Acts of Poetry Day today, is a poem by Robert Frost. You might be familiar with the last lines. (Now, in retirement, these ending words take on even greater meaning, I think!) Stopping by Woods … Continue reading

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Reach out w/a poem to soothe the grieving heart

This world can be a lonely place, it’s true. And while a poem will not put food in a hungry stomach or clothing on a cold back, it will warm and feed a desolate soul and heart. Tomorrow is Random … Continue reading

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Let’s RAP!

Ready to RAP? …Random Acts of Poetry Day is this Wed., Oct. 7th. Surely there is someone who would appreciate your poetic kindness…a verse recited to a neighbor or stranger, a poem copied and mailed to a grandchild… The possibilities … Continue reading

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