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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Category: Poetry

Poetry Writing Challenge – Week 4

Well, my little poetry writing challenge month has come to an end. It was a really fast month! I had some wins and I had some days… Read more “Poetry Writing Challenge – Week 4”

February 27, 2020February 29, 2020 by Sara

Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 3

Have you ever noticed that when something isn’t going well in some part of your life that it affects your writing? Or maybe even decimate it? Why… Read more “Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 3”

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 by Sara

Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 1

As you may remember, I decided to make February a poetry writing month to get myself writing more consistently and thinking on a deeper level once again.… Read more “Poetry Challenge Recap – Week 1”

February 5, 2020February 8, 2020 by Sara

Writers of the World: Tracy K. Smith

Kansas City received a real treat last weekend. The Kansas City Public Library brought Tracy K. Smith, the poet laureate of the United States to do a… Read more “Writers of the World: Tracy K. Smith”

May 15, 2018 by Sara

From These Ashes: Election 2016

I am truly heartbroken at the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. I believed that our country had made forward progress. I had a lot of hope… Read more “From These Ashes: Election 2016”

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 by Sara

Living Light: My Contribution to National Poetry Month

Well it’s the last day of National Poetry Month and I have yet to participate in this event via the blogging world. In my own life, I… Read more “Living Light: My Contribution to National Poetry Month”

April 28, 2015April 29, 2015 by Sara

Reflections on the Star-Spangled Banner

The National Anthem. It’s a song we learn the words to as elementary students and it is one of the few that we sing (or at least… Read more “Reflections on the Star-Spangled Banner”

July 1, 2014July 1, 2014 by Sara

My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger

My grandfather passed away last week and really, that’s all that has been on my mind. So today, I’m going to write a bit about him. My… Read more “My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger”

March 30, 2014 by Sara

Happy vs. Merry: A Christmas Greeting Face-Off

Holiday greetings are pretty standard across the board. Happy Birthday. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Holidays. But then you get to Christmas. To wish someone well at Christmas, some… Read more “Happy vs. Merry: A Christmas Greeting Face-Off”

December 12, 2013 by Sara

You’re so young [for breast cancer]…

“You’re so young” [for breast cancer], they tell me. Yet doctor files after doctor and my breast sees more action in two hours than it has in… Read more “You’re so young [for breast cancer]…”

November 8, 2013 by Sara

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