poetry

Inspirational Journeys Presents Poetry and Children’s books with Victoria Zigler

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In today’s episode, My special guest Victoria Zigler and I talk about two of my favorite things, poetry and children’s books. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Children’s Books and Poetry with Victoria Zigler Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure. Please be sure to read onward after the following message to learn … Read more

Original Poem: Becca’s Song of Hope

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Imprisoned in my fear and doubt, My emotions claw their way out I’m breaking free from the prison of my past The chains that bind me, God’s plan will outlast My will to survive and push forward In my quest for the hidden truth I will lean on God’s word He shall free me from … Read more

Original poetry: second thoughts

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I have second thoughts about my journey, The process of writing my story. Are the words that I placed on the page Written for gods glory? Give me oh, Lord, the words to write Lay your story upon my heart, These second thoughts do not seem right Please give me a brand new start. What … Read more

Interview with Lynda McKinney Lambert Part 1

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Hello everyone in the blogosphere, I have a very special treat for you. Today’s special guest is my good friend and fellow writer, Lynda McKinney Lambert. She was unable to be a guest on Inspirational Journeys, due to technical difficulties, so I invited her to be a guest on my blog instead. I hope you … Read more

Featured book and book review of Walking by Inner Vision by Lynda McKinney Lambert

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Book Title: Star Signs: New & Selected Poems, DLD Books, 2019 Author Name: Lynda McKinney Lambert – Book Description: 70 poems written over the career of Lynda McKinney Lambert. She began her career as a published author in September 1990. When her poem, “Even in Arcadia,” appeared in The Daily Athenian, at West Virginia University, … Read more

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Special Guest Interview with Joan Myles

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INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Joan Myles! Hello: I’m proud to announce the following guest for your listening pleasure. Please be sure to read onward after the following message to learn how you can be my guest here on INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS. Thanks for listening and do write to let me and my guest know what you thought … Read more

Original poetry and a podcast episode

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Today I share a progress update and a bit of writing encouragement for my listeners. Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Progress update in writing encouragement https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/Progress-update-in-writing-encouragement-e3r6gn I also wrote the following poem after being challenged to tell people about my author world by a friend on her podcast this morning. We … Read more

Original poetry: Night Fall

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Darkness falls as the sun sinks behind the clouds Birds fall silent as they tuck their heads beneath their wings The Earth is covered in shadow as the stars glide soundlessly across the sky The moon follows in close proximity, covering the world in a nightly glow It’s time to drift into the world of … Read more

A poem and a challenge #writephoto

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The  poem below was inspired by the post found at the following link Thursday photo prompt: Beyond #writephoto   I stand in the shadow of the trees, As through a colorful rainbow The sunshine beckons to me.   Two trees make a triangle, through which I cannot see, Unless I stare into the gap at a … Read more

Original Poetry: Inspired by Dreams

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Dreams inspire me To reach new heights In my creativity.   I hear conversations From people I don’t know I see their lives flow Before me.   I’m taken to places Against my will, Yet further still, I’m where I belong At any given moment.   Though they don’t make sense, If I take my … Read more

Two Poems in One Post, in Honor of National Poetry Month

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Hello all you bloggers out in WordPress land.   Today, I have two poems to share with you. The first is a link to the poem posted on Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo and the second is a poem I built off the Mermaid Fingernails story I posted yesterday.Please enjoy both poems and let us know … Read more

Featured Book of the Week: Words of Life: Poems and Essays by Ann Chiappetta

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Hello everyone, Thanks to all of you who commented on Joan Myles’s book last week. This week I have another fabulous book of poetry to share with you. Our featured book of the week is entitled Words of Life: Poems and Essays, written by Ann Chiappetta   Description: Beautifully and powerfully, the author writes about … Read more