Only the Real

A new poem for your Wednesday & important announcement about our February class.

Hello friends,

See below for a brand new poem (completed just a few moments ago) & a special announcement about my upcoming live conversation with poet Ellen Rowland (which will be followed by writing time together).

You are invited!

This will be a time of gathering in community, a time to quiet the loud loud loud of the world and steep ourselves in the real.

I so hope to see your lovely faces next week. xo

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Only the Real

Please, give me only the real. 
The green, green moss peeking through 
the cracks in the sidewalk, 
the hummingbird that swoops 
close enough to kiss my tired face awake. 
The candle that burns in the window, inside 
this aching heart. The ache. The ache. The ache. 
The breath of citrus on this frozen 
winter day. The sound of my daughters' 
voice. Eyes that see what eyes see. The aspen 
quaking in this morning's wintery breeze. 
The love note sent by an old friend 
via snail mail—just because. The hand, 
the page, the ink, the tears, the taste 
of a moment that will never be again. 
The lacing of the shoes, the opening 
of the door—the legs that walk 
you to the trees. The trees. The trees.

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Please join me & the amazing woman & poet Ellen Rowland for poetry & conversation next Wednesday, February 18th.

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After a quick 5 minute potty break, we will dive into some writing (inspired by Ellen’s poetry). We will write together “Write Yourself Free” style from 10:20—Noon (Pacific Standard Time).

You are welcome to come for just the conversation, just the writing, or both. I ask that if you are coming to write with us that you show up on time. I will give a 3 minute grace period & will then close the Zoom room at 10:25 to avoid disruption.

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In Summary

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Poetry & Conversation: 9:00—10:15 AM(PST) Potty Break: 10:15—10:20 AM (PST) Write Yourself Free: 10:25AM—Noon (PST)

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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WRITING PRACTICE & TO ACCESS THE ZOOM LINK FOR ALL LIVE CALLS.

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Signed copies of my book “Staying in Love” & signed poetry prints are available at the below link

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