poetry

Sharks and Men

Pleased to announce that my poem about shark conservation, “Sharks and Men,” is a finalist for the 2023 Banyan Poetry Prize. It will appear in the fall issue of The […]

Bison calf and cow

Thanks to Cathexis Northwest Press for publishing my new poem about bison conservation, “Buffalo Madman.” See Page 29. Photo By/CreditRich Keen/DPRA/U.S. Army

Remembering Calvin Ball

I’m delighted to share my new poem celebrating the life of Calvin Ball. He was a caretaker for Dos Passos Farm in so many ways–guarding against illegal hunting, looking after […]

Buffalo Fish and Daddy Rabbit

Publication Day! Thanks to Half and One magazine for this marvelous video adaptation of my poem, “Buffalo Fish and Daddy Rabbit.” I absolutely love the animation and narration. They accentuate […]

Sandy Cameron's Magic Violin

For years, I’ve tried to express the power of music in my writing. Thanks to the inspiration of master violinist Sandy Cameron, I’ve come closer than ever. See my new […]

Reading Langston Hughes to Children

I got his Poetry for Young People edition of Langston Hughes’ poetry and it really sings. I read it to my 4-year-old nephew on Sunday night–nearly the whole book. He […]

New Poem - People's Climate March

People’s Climate March: April 2017, Washington, DC   We rose early and took to the street, mustering between the Capitol and the White House, free people in solidarity with science; […]

National Poetry Month

It’s spring, the birds are chirping, the trees are blossoming, and I’m reading a biography of Carl Sandburg. Poetry is on my mind. Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month! Most of […]

Summer's End

My sister Lara is building her LinkedIn presence, posting articles and poetry. Check out her excellent poem, “Summer’s End.”