Week 4 of Poem-a-day–3 weeks late!
Poetry
I had five poems left to write, and I stalled. It wasn’t just the poems. It was everything. Lately I’ve been having more trouble than I’d like to admit making ... Read more
Poetry
Poem-a-day Week 3
Poetry
Had some struggles this week. No prompts were speaking to me. Not a whole lot of breathing room, let alone poem-writing room in a day. Quite a few responsibilities came ... Read more
Poem.A.Day. Week 2, plus an update on making time
Poetry
I know, I know. It’s a little crazy to be trying to write one poem a day for the entire month of April, especially when these last few months have ... Read more
Poetry month is here! Who is doing the Poem-a-day challenge?
Poetry
Every year for more than a decade, I’ve been doing the poem-a-day challenge in April. This year is no exception! Will you join me? Share your poems to keep me ... Read more
A book of my poems? Why, yes, it is.
Poetry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Red Dress Press publishes first author-designed book. Linger, Love. by Liz Shine is a collection of poems written and edited over twenty years. Placed together in this ... Read more
More poetry, please.
Poetry, Teaching
Children should read more poetry, and not just the rhyming, humorous kind in the style of Prelutsky or Silverstein, though I love those poems too. I guess what I’m saying ... Read more
Poem written at a meeting
On writing, Poetry
I find that writing poems during meetings makes it easier to pay attention… No time for reluctance. Observe buds about to bloom, new colors waiting to paint the world from ... Read more
Today a poem happened.
Poetry
My students were taking their final and I was reading a book recommended by a friend (Journey of the Heart by John Wellwood) when a poem happened to me. Linger ... Read more
Writing poems when I should be grading papers….
Poetry
In high school, I was the worst student. Couldn’t bring myself to read or do anything that I didn’t feel like doing. Some things never change. Spent an hour this ... Read more
Birthday Poem
Poetry
Every year for the last five years, I’ve written a poem to celebrate my birthday. I just can’t think of any better way to express my gratitude for life than ... Read more