Dancing and Twirling

Each time I see you

My heart skips a beat, and smiles

Dancing and twirling

by Michelle Lynn Thompson 08/15/2012

Exquisite Haiku – Dancing and Twirling

Sunshine Hugs

Like the touch of love

Wrapping its warmth around me

I love sunshine hugs!

by Michelle Lynn Thompson

August 18, 2012

Exquisite Haiku: Sunshine Hugs

Exquisite Haiku: Your Presence

 

Your Presence 

My heart is so FULL

My mind stimulated – FREE

Just BEING with you

by Michelle Lynn Thompson 07/23/2012

 

Living Life To The Fullest

 

 

 

 

 

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style”

― Maya Angelou

Exquisite Poetry: The Silver Legacy

The Silver Legacy

When you first showed up, I didn’t know who you were.

But then – I wasn’t expecting you either – I was only in my late 20’s

So I tried to hide your presence.

But then – you started showing up more often, and thought you would bring more of your friends.

Until – you became a force that I could no longer reckon with…

I finally accepted the fact that you were here to stay.

I thought that I would get to know you more intimately, and explore the power of your being.

It wasn’t until about three years ago that I embraced you fully – welcoming your NATURAL state of being.

Your NATURAL curls and BEAUTIFUL color.

I now recognize that my crowning glory is the SILVER LEGACY of the Palmer women.  We wear our silver tresses with grace, boldness and conviction.

I love the versatility that you bring to my life.  Whether sporting braids, two strand twists, bantu knots, twist outs – or my favorite – my afro puff!

You make me feel all woman!

You empower me when I boldly step out with my full silver ‘fro.

You give me a sense of grace, self-confidence, and an eternal connection to the women of my past.

You have become one of the beautiful, unique features that add to my presence of being.

I accept each and every one of you, and will continue to share your beauty with boldness and conviction.

by Michelle Lynn Thompson 04/14/2012

This Little Bag

This little bag I hope will prove
To be not vainly made–
For, if you should a needle want
It will afford you aid.
And as we are about to part
T’will serve another end,
For when you look upon the Bag
You’ll recollect your friend

Jane Austen

To learn more about Jane Austen visit  The Jane Austen Society of Australia‘s website.

Celebrate a Poet: This Little Bag by Jane Austen

Exquisite Haiku: No Greater Love

Jesus on the cross

Died for our sins – selfless act

The most precious gift

By Michelle Lynn Thompson April 6, 2012

30 Days, 30 Poets – Online Poet Marathon on the Academy of American Poets’ Tumblr

 

On April 1, the Academy of American Poets will kick off its 2nd annual celebration of “30 Days, 30 Poets” for National Poetry Month. This April, 30 dynamic poets will take over curation of the Academy’s Tumblr. Each featured poet will have 24 hours to post an array of ephemera—in the form of text, images, audio, and video—before passing the baton. The Tumblr takeover follows 2011’s lauded “30 Days, 30 Poets” on the Academy’s Twitter feed.

Follow the Academy of American Poets on Tumblr to keep up-to-date on the latest poetry posts: http://poetsorg.tumblr.com.

National Poetry Map – “Fostering Local Poetry Communities”

The National Poetry Map was launched during National Poetry Month in 2003 in the hopes of fostering local poetry communities. Relaunched in 2007, the Map has been updated with more photos, links, and dynamic content.

You can also make suggestions for features and additions to state pages. Send us an email to map@poets.org to share your ideas.

Springtime by Christina Bridges – age 9

Flowers are blooming

Birds are chirping

Kids are playing

The sun is shining

Springtime

By Christina Bridges 4/5/2012