Thinking about Faith A poem by Sarah Russell Thinking about Faith I’m not talking religion here, although it’s nice to have that too. I’m thinking of the sun-rising-every-day kind of faith we take for granted—that cars coming at me will stay in their lanes,... Continue Reading →
Kitchen Talk A poem by Sarah Russell Kitchen Talk A timeless, woman-shaped tableau—grandmothers, aunts, cousins cooking,laughing. Amy is expecting a baby—her first—and the love, advice and questions are as nourishing as the bread baking and red saucesimmering. Names? What hospital? Do you need a crib? Her... Continue Reading →
Friends A poem by Sarah Russell FriendsI heard her story on the plane from Pittsburghto LA, smiled politely, shut my laptop, listened,nodded. She was going to meet a childhood friend,discovered on Facebook after sixty years. I walkedwith her to the... Continue Reading →
Poetry Book Review: "I lost summer somewhere" by Sarah Russell #booklovers #poetry #poetrycommunity #amreading #bookshelf
Maintenance Loose roof shingles — a couple on the ground after last night's wind when the trees creaked and rubbed themselves like old men. Can't put off the mending. I loved once, before I knew how love works, how roofs... Continue Reading →
The Cottage I've grown quiet here. My mind has opened to woodsong and the smell of earth turned by a trowel. I enjoy solitude, even when regrets or the throb of an old lover happen by. Sometimes I invite them... Continue Reading →
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