Category Archives: poetry

Book Chat with Duke Miller

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Mary Rowen

Today’s post feels appropriate for Memorial Day, since many innocent humans who suffered and died as a result of living in war zones controlled by evil, power-hungry despots are remembered in it. Duke Miller is my guest today. Duke’s a truly gifted and unique writer whose work often focuses on the grim realities of his past as an emergency relief worker. Continue reading →

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Throwback Poetry with Jackie Cioffa

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Mary Rowen

Recently, I found some old college poetry and began to wonder what the early work of other writers might be like. So I launched this Throwback Writing series. This week, I’m so happy to feature a wonderful writer and wonderful … Continue reading →

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Rain and the Radio

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Mary Rowen

What is it about a rainy day in autumn that resurrects sad memories in a pretty way? Is it the dull, brooding mirror of the pavement? Or the resolute fall flowers on the curb, standing up to the wind and … Continue reading →

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Dinnertime with Teens: a Poem

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mary Rowen

An hour or so ago, the family was here. We ate and talked of school and politics, movies and summer plans. Someone told a joke. Someone laughed. Someone got mad. Everyone loaded the dishwasher.   It was the type of … Continue reading →

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