Easter, Today's Poem Today
Poems During a Pandemic
Day 71
Today's Poem Today Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash. Day 71 Always life unfolds As it will forevermore I’m done counting days
Day 70
Today's Poem Today Photo by Susan Isaacs. Day 70Blew off my routineTo hang out with the hubbyWe're going flying
Day 69
Today's Poem Today Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash. Day 69 Back to church today Training for sanitizing Masses resume soon
Day 68
Today's Poem Today Day 68 The screened porch beckoned Just realized I didn't Write a haiku yet
Day 67
Today's Poem Today Photo by Carolanne Gauthier on Unsplash. Day 67 So sunny and bright I may go do some yard work It’ll shock my husband
Day 66
Today's Poem Today Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash. Day 66 Reclaim healthy ways Morning journaling, fresh air, And meditation
Day 65
Today's Poem Today Day 65 Late to the party Urgent matter to attend Purchased a toilet
Day 64
Today's Poem Today Image by dograapps from Pixabay. Day 64 It's an occasion Our son came for a visit Dinner and board games
Day 63
Today's Poem Today Photo by Alexandra Gorn on Unsplash. Day 63 Why, oh, why, oh, why? Why so elusive, dear sleep? I thought we were friends.
Day 62
Today's Poem Today Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash. Day 62 Sunday’s without Mass I miss gathering in our Eucharistic faith
Day 61
Today's Poem Today Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash. Day 61 Saturday Morning Off to the farmers market For local honey
Day 60
Today's Poem Today Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash. Day 60 I’m not sure there’s a poem in me right now
Day 59: Insomnia
Today's Poem Today Photo by Ihor Malytskyi on Unsplash. Insomnia ~ thief of tonight’s dreams and tomorrow’s coherent sentences
Day 58
Today's Poem Today Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash. Day 58 Seeing friends today From a safe distance, of course Still missing the hugs
Day 57
Today's Poem Today Day 57 Weather is warmer Going out a little more ---Sadly puts on bra
Day 56
Today's Poem Today Day 56 Blood donation day Big beef lunch coming right up Juice, cookies later
Mother’s Day (Day 55)
Today's Poem Today Photo by Mike on Unsplash. Mother’s Day (Day 55) Can’t visit my mom So I’ll zoom all my love in Gratitude for hers.
Day 54
Today's Poem Today Photo by Gregory Pappas on Unsplash. Day 54 Beautiful morning Late frost and no alarm mean Snuggling in bed late
Day 19
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic has been a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. This entry is the last in the series, as all others (beginning with Day 16, written on April 1) have been previously posted. Day 19 Morning rhythm off Facebook cut in early so This is my haiku
Day 52
Today's Poem Today Photo by Dan Dimmock on Unsplash Day 52 Dreamed I was taking A poetry class -- “Do it,” You might be thinking.
Day 20
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 20
Day 52
Today's Poem Today Photo by Bence Kiss-Dobronyi on Unsplash. Day 52 Life will feel normal When we can all go to church -- And restaurants, of course.
Day 21
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 21
Day 51
Photo by Jenny Marvin on Unsplash. Day 51 Lots of things to do So meditation will be On top of the list
Day 22
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 22
Day 50
Today's Poem Today Photo by Shirley Tittermary on Unsplash Day 50 We’re up and at ‘em I need to write a haiku And sip my coffee
Day 23
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 23
Day 49
Today's Poem Today* Photo by Tom Barrett on Unsplash. If there's not such a thing as a two stanza haiku, I don't know what this is. Day 49 False dichotomy: “Living scared”/ live as before There are more options It’s not “living scared” To proceed in this new world Smarter than before ~Susan Fischbach Isaacs … Continue reading Day 49
Day 24
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 24
Day 48
Today's Poem Today Photo by Jaka Škrlep on Unsplash. Day 48 Jesus, Good Shepherd We can be rebellious sheep Thanks for your mercy
Day 25
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 25
Day 47
Today's Poem Today Day 47 A spark of insight Reveals an exciting path -- Possibilities
Day 26
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 26
Day 46
Today's Poem Today Day 46 Well, this introvert Has had enough alone time. Who’d have ever thought...
Day 28
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 28
Day 45
Today's Poem Today Day 45 Trees, flowers renew While inside I’m longing for Springtime for my soul
Day 29
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 29
Day 44
Today's Poem Today Day 44 No haiku today I don’t really feel like it Well, maybe just this
Day 30
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 30
Day 43
Today's Poem Today Day 43 Praying for people With mysterious symptoms Lord, not corona
Day 31
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 31
Day 42
Today's Poem Today Day 42 A haiku-a-day Isn’t so hard, you just need To count your syl-la-
Day 32
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 32
Day 41
Today's Poem Today Day 41 Arguing about Nonsense because we’re running Out of things to do
Day 33
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 33
Day 40
Today's Poem Today Day 40 It's been forty days Like another Lent this year We still wait with hope
Day 34
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 34
Day 39 — A & B
Today's Poem Today It's a twofer again, today. I woke up thinking about A, then looked in the mirror and got B. 39A Bad habits must stop Ten o’clock bedtime tonight I said so, that’s why 39B It’s hairmageddon The threat of crafting shears And boxed dye looms near
Day 35
Poems During a Pandemic Poems During a Pandemic is a limited companion series to Today’s Poems Today. Here you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I’ll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get back to April … Continue reading Day 35
Day 36
Poems During a Pandemic As a companion to Today's Poems Today, I'm starting a limited series, Poems During a Pandemic, where you will find the poems I have written since April 1 (day 16 of my sheltering in place). Each evening I'll post a previously unshared poem working backward in time, one-poem-a-day, until we get … Continue reading Day 36
Haikus: Day 17 & Day 21
It's a shower day ~ Maybe make-up, too, because ~ Three video calls.
Day 27: An Easter Haiku
Can't go to Mass but ~ Jesus isn't quarantined ~ The tomb is empty
Day 16
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash. Day 16 Habit tracking is saving me -- Mostly. Daily goals fill the time. Journaling, reflexive now. Seven thousand steps, Nearly a given. Reading, writing, and meditation Battle it out -- almost always make it Except meditation, lately. Newer on the scene, appearing More days than not: Ten hours … Continue reading Day 16
Day 18
Desktop morning Mass ~ Spiritual communion ~ Water for parched souls
Stuck Safe
Stuck ~ at home. ~ I feel mired. ~ Can't get into ~ my car and go where ~ I darn well wan to go. ~ Time stands still 'til I'm