On Saturday, I had the privilege of hearing Alan Birkelbach speak at the Austin Poetry Society‘s November meeting. Alan, a former Texas Poet Laureate, read several of his enchanting, relatable poems, talked about his involvement with the Words of Preservation project, gave advice on the publishing industry, and led the audience in a short writingContinue reading ““Ms. M” – A Friction Poem”
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The Night is Meant For Reading
I wrote this little poem during a 15-minute writing session at my school’s writing club last Thursday and felt like sharing it today. 🙂 The Night is Meant for Reading Time changes, the evening comes home early from work. These days that are like gnats fly freely into the candle of afternoon and flare upContinue reading “The Night is Meant For Reading”
Someone
This little horror poem isn’t for the squeamish. The idea came to me when I was thinking about the notes my friends and I used to leave in each other’s lockers in middle school. I miss those notes. But I’m happy no one ever left any of these items in my locker. “Someone” was firstContinue reading “Someone”
Carie Juettner 