Category Archives: Art

Another Kind of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2022 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD I wrote this poem because my part of America is often mocked for its lack of connection to the “traditional” Christmas of colder climes. To read “Another Kind of Christmas” click:

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Two Poems for Two Solstices

Posted on December 21, 2022 by wordcloud9

In the Northern Hemisphere, our Solstice is a celebration of beginning the turn of the long dark nights toward brighter days, a renewal of hope as one year nears its end and we await the promise of the year to … Continue reading →

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An Old-and-New Carol for Go Caroling Day

Posted on December 20, 2022 by wordcloud9

It is widely believed that caroling on Christmas started in 1223 at the church of St. Francis of Assisi. He thought that it was better to sing songs full of joy and fun during the holidays, instead of solemn hymns. … Continue reading →

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TCS: A Landscape Made of Obstacles

Posted on December 19, 2022 by wordcloud9

  Good Morning! _____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. _____________________________ There … Continue reading →

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In the Bleak Midwinter

Posted on December 15, 2022 by wordcloud9

__________________________ “I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.A magical thing. And sweet to remember.We are nearer to Spring than we were in September.I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.” ― Oliver Herford __________________________ Irene will be back … Continue reading →

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TCS: Not the Knowing, But the Knowing and Not Doing

Posted on December 12, 2022 by wordcloud9

Good Morning! _____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. _____________________________ “To translate … Continue reading →

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Tatamkhulu Afrika and the Dark Where Loneliness Hides

Posted on December 7, 2022 by wordcloud9

December 7, 1920 – Tatamkhulu Afrika born as Mogamed Fu’ad Nasif in Egypt, South African poet and author; he came to South Africa as a very young child, and was fostered by family friends after his parents died; he was … Continue reading →

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TCS: If We Ever Should Come to Kindness …

Posted on December 5, 2022 by wordcloud9

Good Morning!   _____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early riserson Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum,so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole inyour brainpan, feel free to add a comment.  _____________________________ “Carpe diem! Rejoice while … Continue reading →

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A Poem by Grace Andreacchi on Her Birthday

Posted on December 3, 2022 by wordcloud9

December 3, 1954 – Grace Andreacchi was born in New York City; American novelist, poet, and playwright.  Her first play, Vegetable Medley, opened at the Soho Repertory Theater in 1985.  Her novels include Music for Glass Orchestra, Poetry and Fear, and Scarabocchio. Her poetry collections include:  Songs for … Continue reading →

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Speaker Pelosi – A Life in the Sun

Posted on December 1, 2022 by wordcloud9

by IRENE FOWLER, Contributor The lioness roared and determined it was time to leap into the thickets and marshlands of a Presidential impeachment; taking the whole Pride with her and using the last of her nine lives to fight a … Continue reading →

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