After reading my recent column on “Nature’s Church,” a reader sent this excellent poem by Emily Dickinson: “Some keep the […]


After reading my recent column on “Nature’s Church,” a reader sent this excellent poem by Emily Dickinson: “Some keep the […]

An encounter, then another, lead to poetic expression. . . The Wren and the Wrabbit Standing still Nature comes close […]

As a deep cold approaches, we feel the change of seasons in our bones–our bodies and brains … A poem […]

Today’s “Highland Views” column in our local paper. A touch of poetry, nature, death and the tree of life. Passing […]

As the expected summer afternoon thunderstorm rolls into the Blue Ridge. . . Cloud cannons roll Beyond, nearer Sky skirmishes […]

I have no aversion to a version of verse on any day along the way (sorry, couldn’t resist). Here’s a […]

These poetic words came easily the other night. . . Midnight moon face washed by waves of light clouds flashes […]

My poet friend, Jim Gronvold, graciously shares this path of poetry: Clarity Struck by the grace of the simply seen. […]

Poem of Early Spring Doors are open Winter left, apparently, by appearances Before a wedding I officiated the groom’s younger […]

Now and then I post a poem–or hang a poem on this post. This one was composed, composted, in one […]