I tried an experiment today. I wrote six short stream-of-consciousness type poems as the day went on. The first two were written yesterday, but the second one got rewrote a bit, and then today, others came and went – and the last one was done during a thunderstorm. It was fun to play with tryingContinue reading “For Solstice 2021”
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Venturing Out
Venturing Out The platform is highbut out it she ventureswill she just take the dive?No – she pads back to the centerwhere the board is less shakyhead full of conjectureon staying or goingshe could use a mentorto weigh out her choicesor maybe protect herfrom the others, just waitingto see how this adventurewill turn in theContinue reading “Venturing Out”
Book Love!
What’s really fun? When your people let you know that they’ve received their copies of your new book! These little surprise posts have been popping up on my Facebook feed all month, and I am humbled by and grateful for the reminders of all the kind people I have in my life. These images areContinue reading “Book Love!”
“Old Stones Understand” is Ready for Orders!
I’m excited and happy to announce that my first poetry collection is now available for order at the Shanti Arts Website. Other places coming soon: http://www.shantiarts.co/uploads/files/mno/MURPHY_STONES.html
Shoveling: A Poem
I live in the Finger Lakes of New York, and late February means it is undoubtedly still winter! We know there’s likely a good month or so of snow and cold left even as we send well wishes and aid to Texas. The final of my poetry manuscript has been sent off to the printer.Continue reading “Shoveling: A Poem”
Epiphany 2021
I can’t stop watching the events in the Capitol and the woman who was killed in the riots. And also feeling prophetic that today is the Epiphany for those who celebrate it. It led to this, dashed off, raw, but anyway. What did you learnas you fell and bled outas your red cap rolled astray?DidContinue reading “Epiphany 2021”
Winter Solstice 2020
I’ve never seen snow do this before this morning! Science creating the appearance of magic is one of my favorite things. And an hour after taking this picture on my back porch, it was gone. Light to all…
I like the feel of morning in autumn frost etching outlines on every living surface the edges of energy before nature naps -10/22/2020
Stacey Murphy __ Poems 