Category Archives: Poetry

Proverbs 6 – Warnings against folly

Posted on April 11, 2021 by stella

It deserves to be repeated (and needed). So I am repeating it!

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Is Spring really here?

Posted on April 7, 2021 by stella

Have you ever noticed that one sunny day when you are driving or walking down your street there seems to be a green haze in the air, as the leaves unfurl? Even though you have been waiting and watching for … Continue reading →

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Romance – Poems and Songs for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2021 by stella

Dedicated to lovers! Regardless of the disclaimers, love is one of the best things about being alive, and a big part of life’s memories.

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My favorite poems (redux)

Posted on January 17, 2021 by stella

This is a repeat post (redux), but I don’t believe any of these poems can be read too many times! Besides, I need a short rest from politics to think about those things that are more important. They are varied … Continue reading →

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Christmas Verse

Posted on December 25, 2020 by stella

A repeat from a couple of years ago. Hope you enjoy it! There have been so many poems and songs written for the Christmas season, both religious and secular, that the difficult part about this post is choosing what to … Continue reading →

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A poem for today – it’s needed!

Posted on November 18, 2020 by stella

It is said that the phrase conveys a powerful message that, when death approaches, one needs to know what made his life meaningful, and he should never fear death. It also affirms the importance of being alive. I might also … Continue reading →

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Fall & Winter Verse

Posted on October 18, 2020 by stella

It seems like a poetry kind of day. Poetry. Thoughts that travel from the head through the heart and out through the fingers to become words on paper.

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Autumn – a poetic tribute

Posted on September 22, 2020 by stella

Autumn is a favorite season for many people – it certainly is for me. Many clear and sunny days, a sharpness in the air, beautiful trees, the final bounty from our gardens. Then there is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Autumn … Continue reading →

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Romance – Poems and Songs

Posted on August 5, 2020 by stella

An oldie but goodie. Enjoy! In honor of my wedding anniversary (53 years ago, but who is counting?) Of course, I was divorced long ago and, even if I had not divorced, my ex-husband is no longer alive, so this … Continue reading →

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My favorite poems

Posted on August 4, 2020 by stella

They are varied in topic, mood and complexity, spanning the centuries and my exposure to poets and poetry at various times in my life, and with various people. We read poetry aloud in my home when I was a child, … Continue reading →

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