Poetry
Lessons of Spring
Does It Come with a Moist Towelette?
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
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