Tag Archives: Poetry

Book Tour With Author M J Mallon And Mr Sagittarius

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

Today, I am thrilled to host talented author and lovely friend, M J Mallon. I have had the good fortune of meeting Marje several times, and she is as kind and as friendly as her smile attests. Marje is on … Continue reading →

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Sixty Seconds’ Worth Of Distance Run

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Sherri Matthews

The sun disappeared taking last year with it, and I quietly prayed that this year would be better. Eyes straight, time to press on and write.  This is THE year, right? The Summerhouse is five years old this month.  Five … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Rodeo Contest #3

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Sherri Matthews

Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
Septolet in Motion By JulesPaige Words are cast like magic spells. Some may debate the text in which such lessons exist. Religious works could be a type of Grimoire since often as children…

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Love’s Lullaby

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

This week ends with a poem.  This wasn’t my plan originally, but lovely, talented poet Christy of Poetic Parfait tagged me for the writing challenge, ‘Love Ten Sentences‘ for which I have to write a poem about love within ten … Continue reading →

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Sweet Serenity

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

A new day opens like a blue-front door and a deep-blue sea of escape beckons. Whispering through the sharp grass; brushing past the blasted sand; this light hour lifts you out of your dark slumber and carries you in its … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Room To Breathe

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

What I enjoy so much about the Weekly Photo Challenge is the way it enables us to express thoughts and ideas as well as share memories.  I love the creative freedom it brings, giving us the choice to be as … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: English Bluebells of Spring

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Home-Thoughts, From Abroad ‘Oh to be in England Now that April’s there And whoever wakes in England Sees, some morning, unaware, That the lowest boughs and the brushwood sheaf Round the elm-tree bole are in tiny leaf, White the Chaffinch … Continue reading →

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Aubade: A Poem for Morning’s Sweet Light

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

As a follow-up to my ‘Promises’ post, I have another one to keep for dear Marylin at Things I Want To Tell My Mother where she writes delightful letters to her lovely Mom who suffers from Alzheimer’s. She recently wrote … Continue reading →

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WPC: Object – Broken Tree

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

A day late and a dollar short, ha!  Story of my life.  Well, better to show up than not at all and here it is Tuesday but as promised, with my take on this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge theme which … Continue reading →

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WPC: Windows of Pefki, Crete

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

What better way to start a new blogging year than with a few challenges to add to the mix? For a little while now I’ve been thinking about taking up the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge for the simple reason … Continue reading →

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