Tag Archives: #NPM2021

Poetry Friday–Robins for Earth Day 2021

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

robin dreams of catalpa canopies, summer’s secret solace © 2021 Michelle Kogan Happy Poetry Friday! I’m celebrating Earth Day with thoughts about how we can help our friend Robin. The counts of Robins are down in the cities, mainly due … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday—Woodpeckers for #NPM & New Mom’s Day Card

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

Happy Poetry Friday! I ‘m continually taken by our fine feathered Downy woodpecker friends. They don’t fly away and come back, but take residence here all winter long. Last week I heard an unfamiliar bird call I was trying to … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month 2021–haiku and sparrow

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

sparrow’s sweet chee cheewon’t din morning’s train, but perseveres with friends © 2021 Michelle Kogan

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