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Hearts on Pilgrimage: Poems and Prayers, by Jody L. Collins
Jody L. Collins, my friend and fellow writer, knows how to listen. She listens to people. She listens to God.And she listens to nature. A poet at heart, Jody spent years reading and absorbing inspiration from the work of dozens … Continue reading
Posted in Great Weekend Reads!, The Poetic Side
Tagged Great Weekend Reads!, Jan C Johnson, Jody L Collins, music, nature, poems, poetry, prayers
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I Hear Him
Here’s a poem I wrote several years ago. I hope it blesses you. I Hear Him I hear Him. . . In the awesome, roaring grandeur of the thunder the waterfall the pounding surf And I hear Him. … Continue reading
Posted in The Poetic Side
Tagged Christmas, Christmas poem, incarnation, Janice C Johnson, Jesus, nativity, poetry
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The Accidental Poet
One Saturday a month, I have the privilege of moderating a critique session with a small-but-tasteful group of writers. I don’t think any of us would object to being called “nerds.” We take our work seriously, and when we are … Continue reading
Posted in Everybody Has a Story, The Poetic Side
Tagged critique, haiku, humor, nerd, poetry, writing, writing group
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Meanwhile, in my “Other” World…
The day before Father’s Day, Mrs. Tweedy and I drove to Italy, Texas to participate in the “Tour d’Italia” bike ride as usual. The organizers offer five different routes: You can choose 12, 30, 42, 50, or 63 miles. I’d … Continue reading
Posted in The Poetic Side, Thoughts on Two Wheels
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Tradeoff Thursday
I’ve been getting to know Jody, a fellow blogger, for some weeks now. We like each other’s work so much that we decided to trade Guest Posts and share the joy. On an agreed-upon day, Jody would publish one of … Continue reading
