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Nesting

Posted on June 3, 2017 by stevieslaw

Originally posted on Sarah Russell Poetry:
The finches are courting outside our window, a warbled discussion of real estate and love. Like last year and the year before, they want to lease the flower wreath on our front door. It’s…

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Stevieslaw: Kushie saves the day.

Posted on May 28, 2017 by stevieslaw

Stevieslaw: Kushie Saves the Day Air Force One was already in the air when the President’s party found out that the Air Force Marching Band would be unable to play at Trump’s arrival because they had to practice for their … Continue reading →

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Stevieslaw: Trump to Extend Trip

Posted on May 22, 2017 by stevieslaw

Stevieslaw: Trump to Extend Trip Congressional Republicans have been feverishly working behind the scenes to extend President Trump’s overseas junket to more nations. In a joint news statement this morning, House leader Paul Ryan and Senate leader Mitch McConnell stated, … Continue reading →

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Mademoiselle Boissière

Posted on May 11, 2017 by stevieslaw

Originally posted on Sarah Russell Poetry:
Ekphrasis is poetry is based on works of art.  I love this kind of writing.  This poem is based on “Mademoiselle Boissière Knitting” by Gustave Caillebotte. She sits alone knitting for Sophie’s baby, expected…

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Ravens

Posted on May 7, 2017 by stevieslaw

Originally posted on Sarah Russell Poetry:
The smartest man I know is dying – cancer, spreading to his bones and cruelly, to his brain. “Come look back here,” he says when I visit. “They knew even before I did.” Six…

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Faux Pas (false step)

Posted on April 27, 2017 by stevieslaw

Originally posted on Sarah Russell Poetry:
Mark Shirey grapples with both unrequited love and cultural norms in this sensitive, introspective poem.  Mark is a member of my poetry workshop group which has met every other Saturday morning for 3 1/2…

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Dot

Posted on April 24, 2017 by stevieslaw

Originally posted on Sarah Russell Poetry:
I love Teresa Stouffer’s compassion for the older folks who sometimes inhabit her poems.  Teresa is a member of my poetry workshop group in State College. Wheelchairs circle the worker dispensing pills on plastic spoons. I…

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To Die at the River

Posted on April 20, 2017 by stevieslaw

Originally posted on Sarah Russell Poetry:
Hilary Hauck’s poem of the River Ganges is a powerful statement of death and of life.  You can read more about Hilary’s work here. ? Street sleepers line both sides of the avenue like…

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Stevieslaw: Rust Belt

Posted on April 17, 2017 by stevieslaw

Originally posted on Stevie's Law:
My poem “rust belt,” just appeared in the new verse news. Here is the link. http://TheNewVerse.News and here is the poem. Rust Belt Sure, we loved the hats and hoopla the rhythmic chants of…

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Stevieslaw: The Way We Are Now

Posted on April 15, 2017 by stevieslaw

  My poem, “The Way We Are Now,” just appeared in Eclectica Magazine.  Here is the link: http://www.eclectica.org/v21n2/deutsch.html and the link to the issue: http://www.eclectica.org/v21n2/toc.html And, here is the poem The Way We Are Now My neighbor, Mike, will build … Continue reading →

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