Modern Poetry Presentation: The Story Behind the Verses

The Truth Within the Lie from “Sow Seeds of Wisdom”
May 3, 2026
Did you know that 04/30 is National Honesty Day? This day is commemorated each year on April 30th, and challenges…
Gather Seeds of Hope Wins 2025 Book Excellence Award in Category Poetry
May 1, 2026
I am incredibly excited to announce that I have been recognized as a Book Excellence Award Winner in the category…
The Little Bud from “Gather Seeds of Hope”
April 19, 2026
Spring is in the air and we are beginning to see the signs of new life blooming from the earth,…
A Glimmer of Hope…from “Sow Seeds of Wisdom”
April 14, 2026
We are now a halfway through April and Stress Awareness month. Let’s face it…things in the world are very stressful…
Jolted Awake by Silence from “Sow Seeds of Wisdom”
April 5, 2026
Are you similar to me in that you need the whirring of a fan or some other type of white…
Insomnia from “Gather Seeds of Hope”
March 29, 2026
A few weeks ago, on March 8, many states in the US experienced that frustrating time of year when we…
It’s Springtime Once Again from “Walk Through a Field of Flowers”
March 22, 2026
Welcome Spring! We have had a relatively mild snow season here in the Midwest but we did experience many bitter…
In Defense of Love
March 15, 2026
We are just a few weeks out of February and the month of love. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I…
The Last Waltz from “Walk Through a Field of Flowers”
March 8, 2026
Love can be smoldering. Or it can be a dying flame. Even though we are through February and the month…
Ice Water from “Gather Seeds of Hope”
March 2, 2026
With Valentine's Day just behind us, I thought it was appropriate to include another poem about love...even if it is…
Suffocated from “Sow Seeds of Wisdom”
February 22, 2026
Love can be intoxicating or it can be toxic. It can leave you breathless...or gasping for air. Last weekend we…
And As We Grew from “Walk Through a Field of Flowers”
February 15, 2026
Since we just celebrated Valentine’s Day this past weekend, I thought it was fitting to throw in a rare love…












