Blatherskite

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I am a Children’s Librarian living in the Portland, Oregon area. When I am not Children’s Librianing I like to play with cameras and film. I also like playing the ukulele, knitting, sketching, and hiking.

Tag: Poetry

I like to write poems from time to time. And sometimes I’ll share them.

  • Poetry 201- Day 1 – Haiku

    The wide world in the palm of my hand. I need new glasses. ———————————————-

  • Tibetans robe dreamt awake*

    Last night I dreamt of a brass door. It keeps playing on the edge of my memory. Teasing me Asking me to open it. But when I look at it it goes away. All I can do is stare at it In my mind. I am powerless. The orange robe of the Tibetan monk sits…

  • How to become a poet

    I have been remiss this month! It is National Poetry Month and I haven’t even mentioned it. I am going to remedy that right now. Here is wonderful poem that my colleague and I are performing tomorrow night at a poetry reading. It’s called “Reply To The Question: ‘How Can You  Become A Poet.’” Written by Eve…

  • Kindness

    I put out a call for favorite poems on Facebook today and a friend of mine shared this one that I’ve never read before. I am very touched by it.  I hope you like it too. Read the full text here.

  • A poem for the new year

    The silver crescent Is but a slice of what really is. Wait. In a moment The moon will be full again. ———————————- Read more poems about death and rebirth from my friends here.