Tag Archives: Summer Solstice

#Poetry Friday–New Poet Laureate & “Solstice Amis”

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

Happy Poetry Friday! I was happy to hear that Joy Harjo is our new United States Poet Laureate. Her life of being a multitalented artist–poet, musician, and playwright, and her poetry all speak to me resoundingly. I’m sharing one of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: “BAYOU SONG” Book Review & Roundup

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

Happy Poetry Friday! Today I have an extra special double bill. First, I’m hosting Poetry Friday for the very first time–and you can leave your poetry links with Inlinkz’s friendly frog below. Second, drum roll please … I’m rolling out … Continue reading →

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Happy Summer Solstice 2018

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

SUMMER SOLSTICE Sunrays Unmask Multitudes– Marigolds Echinacea Rose of sharon Snapdragon Ox eye daisy Liatris spicata Sunflower Tiger lily Impoea Clarkia Et Al.       © 2018 Michelle Kogan

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Poetry Friday and Fireflies

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

I’m welcoming summer in with a few of my favorite things, summer solstice, milkweeds, and fireflies! As soon as the fireflies were out I knew summer had begun. Hope you had a wonderful Solstice. Here’s another firefly haiku and one … Continue reading →

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