Monthly Archives: December 2010
Deer Tracks
The day after winter solstice , I walked Mama dog at Mt. Hope Cemetery. She drew my attention to the western treeline where a doe stood, unperturbed but vigilant about our proximity. I smiled as we continued our walk, and … Continue reading
Between Butterfly Wings
In the past month, it was an honor to be part of of 16 Days Lansing, a program inspired by the international campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence initiated in 1991 by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership … Continue reading
December 13, Not Quite the Fortnight Before Christmas
The tree points up bound in light Bulbs reflect rainbows silhouettes of spirits who visit loved ones .. .. .. Grandma’s throw lies about my neck pastels crocheted upon her lap Those hands gave love in soup and shawl Franciscan … Continue reading
Who Remembers
Driving yesterday and listening to radio news, the story “Climate Groups Retool Argument For Global Warming” encouraged me to post this poem in progress. It’s fresh from Black Friday as I pondered several threads, including how the walrus soon may … Continue reading