Archive - Reflections in Poetry

I thought about how my mother worked in a job she hated and was so careful with her money, leaving me a small but significant inheritance. This poem is…

Jul 24 •

Great Grandmother

A brief departure from poetry, to creative non fiction based on genealogy and a story passed down from grandmother, to mother, to daughter (me).

Jul 6 •

June 2025

This poem is a counter to the populist and divisive narrative so prevalent in politics.

Jun 27 •

Why am I on Substack?

A little essay on figuring out what my motivation is and if you can relate?

Jun 22 •

Reflecting on becoming invisible as I age...

Jun 16 •

Touching on beginnings and endings. What's it all about (Alfie) and what's it all for?

Jun 10 •

Dipping my tentative toe

Hi fellow explorers

Jun 4 •

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