The Stirring

A poem for your Thursday

Precious photo by my dear friend Jenna Whittaker

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The Stirring

The stirring is so strong.
I can't help but string words, 
one at a time, until 

there is a web woven
from my heart 
to yours.

I want to feel you, 
want to know that you 
feel it too, this stirring, 

this pulse of life coaxing
us closer—like the goldfinch
gifting the maple with her splash 

of gold. Please, let us 
listen, let us answer the call—
let us string our song from one branch

to another. Let us scatter 
our gold
everywhere. 

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Special Announcements (Including a half-day in-person retreat in Corvallis, Oregon!)

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YOU’RE INVITED

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Do you live in the Portland, Oregon area?

I’m super excited to share that my dear friend, Alia, & I are offering a half-day, in-person Write Yourself Free retreat!

Saturday, April 18th from 10:00am – 2:00pm in Corvallis, Oregon.

We would so love to have you! Click on the image below for more information.

Note: This retreat is limited to 12 participants. I’m expecting it will fill quite quickly.

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Also, I am thrilled to share that I/we get to be in conversation with one of my very favorite humans and poets, James Crews.

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