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Leaves Like Shoppers – a Poetic Blog

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Sheila N

“All the tree knew was that it thrilled with life” – Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology The picture above was taken earlier today. I happened to be taking photos of the garden when Al – aka the Cat Who … Continue reading →

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“Stop All the Clocks”: National Poetry Day

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Sheila N

I don’t always lose it in autumn, but when I do, it can be messy: that first admission, for clinical depression; the second, when I first went manic. This year, though, it’s less SAD, than SID (Seasonal Intermittent Despair). I … Continue reading →

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Art & Trees & Autumn Light

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Sheila N

“But not a cell in all the tree knew aught  save that it thrilled with life, Nor cared because the hammock fell In the dust with Milton’s Poems.” – Many Soldiers, “Spoon River Anthology,” Edgar Lee Masters Warnings for: artiness; … Continue reading →

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