Counting the stars wasa pastime as I waitedfor the world to change Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Tag: poetic
Mountain (haiku)
The mountain passes,and the world seems smaller tilla new mountain comes Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
ARC Review — It Is What It Is, Because It Never Was
Title: It Is What It Is, Because It Never Was, And What Never Was, Can Never BeAuthor: Ronnell Beaty Genre: PoetryPages: 177 pagesPublication date: April 25, 2021 Thank you, Ronnell, for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for a fair review! It Is What It Is, Because It Never Was is a poetry … Continue reading ARC Review — It Is What It Is, Because It Never Was
Childhood wonder in adulthood
Wonderbrings the paths togetheror at least stretches it awayfrom Life's demanding chains Curiousat the possibilitiesthat run through dreamsinstead of on the earth Searchingfor a hint of whatfive-year-old me asked forand saying yes Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Empathy (haiku)
Wishing for more timeto spread empathy once moreand build a strong home Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Listen (haiku)
Finding yourself hereis much harder with the noisethan if they listen Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Wolves
The wolves surround us allSome more than others They don’t seem to want anythingExcept an emotion to push us further We try to stay balanced, an empty voidThough the truth will slip out eventually Sometimes, I look into a mirrorAnd see the wolf they think I am But my rabbit body is tired of the … Continue reading Wolves
Waiting (haiku)
Waiting for the worldto appreciate and morphinto something more Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Book review – We Want Our Bodies Back (Spoiler Free)
"I promise.She wassomebody's light." Title: We Want Our Bodies BackAuthor: Jessica Care MooreGenre: PoetryPages: 224 pagesPublication date: March 31, 2020 Fun fact: I saw Jessica, the author, about the week this book came out at the 2020 AWP conference. The virus was still small at the time, and many panelists canceled at the last minute. … Continue reading Book review – We Want Our Bodies Back (Spoiler Free)
Next up forever (haiku)
Eye before the stormStanding upon a cliff's edgeThe same in the end Copyright © Robin LeeAnn