Category Archives: Poetry
Truth Tellers
Besides Sonia Sotomayor sworn in as the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, I am excited to share more good news from the States! The very talented Chey Davis of Saginaw, Michigan, received a brilliant review for her latest poetry publication … Continue reading
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Healing Journey
‘How long are you willing to wait?’ asked Jim Pym during a course on healing and meditation at Claridge House, Quaker retreat center. For me the question sounds out, ‘How long am I willing to wait in hope, open to … Continue reading
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the mountain climber’s lot or modus operandi
is to train ascend the precipice stand momentarily and return to the valley inspired onto the next journey while watched by valley dwellers who admire the climb and desire the dew of descent despite the predictable compulsion to circle
14 July 2009
Four new poems: Then Rather Than, Last Words, broken whole, and untitled.
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Feminist Poetry Night
What an incredible turn out! The Planned Parenthood fundraiser on 30 April had standing room only. Dessa Cosma, PP Senior Field Organizer, said it was a successful evening on two fronts: getting the word out to the community about services … Continue reading
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tlocD Review & Reading
Many thanks to well wishes from loved ones and readers about the release of “the land, once called DeWitt“! Gratitude to Joni Hubred-Golden at Michigan’s Women Forum for listing the book. More gratitude to Ray Walsh for the complimentary review … Continue reading
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the land, once called DeWitt
PRESS RELEASE Melissa Dey Hasbrook Publishes “The Land, Once Called Dewitt“ Lansing, Michigan, USA, April 17, 2009 — Melissa Dey Hasbrook’s collection of poems THE LAND, ONCE CALLED DEWITT is published on the web site “Dey of the Phoenix” at … Continue reading
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Words of Hope and Healing
I am in the States until mid-May, and am glad to be visiting my birth land and loved ones. Fortunately, the visit syncs with the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing’s fund raiser Words of Hope and Healing (follow link for … Continue reading
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Aquarius Shines
9 February 2009, Journal Entry I am light shone by sun sparked by stone steamed by water swept by wind Light am I in the weight of the sky blue by day black by night lit by star and ray … Continue reading
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Brigit’s Fire
for Samantha, from Samhain to Imbolc Autumn The north is incensed with wet death as the rainbow runs black. * After death love and ink carve life like the caves of the Lesse River. ** Survivors release limp flesh to … Continue reading
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