pandemic poetry 2020-2022
poetry written during the pandemic lockdown 2020-21 by Lei Fraser
poetry written during the pandemic lockdown 2020-21 by Lei Fraser
writing poetry in the waiting room worn seats in lines bland taupe comfortless oblivious to the pain and discomfort of others I wait for my child’s return alone in a quiet corner somewhere a doctor watches over them does what I cannot do heal, find answers or more questions all I can do is wait […]
poetry pandemic poetry 2020-2022
I have tried, I am sure of it, to join in the madness of writing a poem a day for thirty days before. I have done the November counterpart for novel writing for 9 years. The poetry month challenge popped up on one of my newsfeeds somewhere, and now I am caught in the thin, […]
I realized this morning, thanks to a friend, that April is National Poetry Month. I don’t know who decides these things, or what nation it is celebrating but when it comes to poetry, I think everyone should join in. I make no guarantees that I will be able to share a poem a day for […]
I write you poetry That I may never show you Words unfinished, unyielding On ripped notebook pages And scrap pieces of paper Lines of life drawn In connecting arrows Between us Hushed by evening and A touch to remember the unknown Like a breath into hollow empty lungs Shards of a glass heart gathered With […]
Well, after a lot of prodding and cajoling from friends, I finally got around to finishing and publishing a collection of poetry that I wrote between 2001 and 2005. This is the first book in a series that I hope/ plan to release before the new year. Putting everything into a collection has been a […]
today I am grateful for 1. paint and a blank canvas. 2. neighbours who came to my rescue yesterday 3. waking up to good news 4. poetry no explanations today, just gratitude
magnet poetry created on http://www.twittermagnet.com …. whatever arrives: daughter sister universe embrace joy warm the window kiss to all remember life ~ our heart dance drawn we melt this change speak brother young blue laugh quiet poetry ~ embrace the dank wild dog haunt the sacred ocean bleed peace and look at the fresh flower […]
Poetry Sunday An exercise in attracting life: 1. heal the soft morning light above with magic like time has the rid embrace change ~ 2. we embrace to heal with the soft, slow morning light ocean poetry ~ 3. celebrate blue sky healing is at sacred stream ask universe and fly ~ 4. born a […]
It is strange sometimes how the past creeps up and knocks on the door to remind you…. I woke up very early this morning after a bad dream. I couldn’t get back to sleep, so I got up, did some yoga and then remembered a time eight years ago when life was very different. I […]
How is it I have watched you through The polished shop window Hanging just so off of the mannequin And ever dared to introduce myself Many times, I saw my reflection Walking by As the sunlight danced off the smooth surface But recently, I found myself Standing for a long time watching (the window not […]