Category Archives: Writing

#Poetry Friday–James Baldwin

Posted on July 9, 2020 by

Happy Poetry Friday! It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have. Quote by James Baldwin I’ve been reading James Baldwin and my post comes from my thoughts circling around … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday–RETHINKING THE 4th

Posted on July 2, 2020 by

  Happy Poetry Friday! I was in a quandary about this post as we approach the 4th of July weekend and its celebrations. My views on July 4th as independence day have changed. If we are as a country, as … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday– SOUNDS OF SUSURRUS… and Giraffes

Posted on June 25, 2020 by

Giraffe in Summer, © 2009 Michelle Kogan, pen and ink.   Happy Poetry Friday! and Happy Summer!  At the beginning of June Laura Purdie Salas, who is a poet, author, and member of a group of Poets known as the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday–Father’s Day and Change

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Happy Poetry Friday Happy Father’s Day to all Dad’s out there, and in our memories… And for June 19th, Juneteenth Sign a petition Visit nextgen america and sign their petition to have Juneteenth, “Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Black Fourth of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday–Celebrating Nikki Grimes!

Posted on June 11, 2020 by

Happy Poetry Friday! I’m happy to be part of the Poetry Friday celebration of awarding winning author, poet, and artist Nikki Grimes! I’ve read a handful of Nikki’s 75 + books and have many more waiting for me. What comes … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: LIFE’S BREATH

Posted on June 4, 2020 by

Happy Poetry Friday! My poem comes from reflecting on this past week. I chose to try an “In One Word”  poetry form, that was introduced to us two weeks ago by April Halperin Wayland at her blog Teaching Authors. It’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday–Birthday bash and Cards…

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

bees are busy in  my backyard pollinating  between breezes…   Happy Poetry Friday! Welcome to my Birthday Bash!  I’m Celebrating with some of my Summer Birthday Cards and Father’s Day Cards. Almost all are available from my online Etsy Shop. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday–Tulips & Baby Leaves…

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

Happy Poetry Friday! I’m sharing more #PoemsofPresence. The first one, from my notebook comes from thinking and wondering about poet, Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, and her 100 tulips that she planted last fall… I was wondering if they are up and … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Lollipop… & Moon

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

Happy Poetry Friday! Sharing some of my front yard tulips that were begging to be seen… lollipop tulips lollygagging mid may’s day away… © 2020 Michelle Kogan   And a poem that Dear Moon asked me to write… DEAR MOON … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Mother’s Day

Posted on May 7, 2020 by

geraniums  gently wave yellow sunshine  big bee buzzes by…  © 2020 Michelle Kogan   Happy Poetry Friday! I’m celebrating Mother’s Day!   MOM’S Mom’s presence never stops  Juggling 100 different tasks Working Mothering  Sistering  Loving  Fathering  Caring  Sharing  Refereeing  Picker-upper  … Continue reading →

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