As you may know, I got my teaching credential last year in secondary school History. This year’s adventure finds me as a substitute teacher. Actually, today was only my second day of subbing. And they made me sub for a preschool class. On my second day. When I have no idea how to teach in …
Adventure by Beth Wangler | Come on an adventure with me! We’ll catch the last note of taps and ride it out of town…
A poem about the incredible life of Theodora, wife of Emperor Justinian.
Sometimes in life, I find myself in a cycle that seems impossible to break. I’m sure I’m not alone in this, but it can still feel frustrating. Today’s post is a poem I wrote about one such perplexing cycle. As a side note, today was an excellent day, and thanks to some good friends/acquaintances and …
Helen’s Scale: A poem about what matters most in life, inspired by a picture.
To the bushy-tailed victim Of a tragic happenstance That occurred upon this morning grim Because of cruel chance: With nimble feet you leapt Across the warm black asphalt, Your fluffy tail the street swept, Your hands stretched out to exalt. No evil thought weighed heavy Upon those shoulders small. A smile was always ready On …
In my heart of hearts, I want to live each moment so that, whenever my end comes, I can face this final defeat as my greatest victory, the triumph of crossing the finish line of a race run well, to reach Your arms, see Your face, and hear You say, “Well done.”
Just put pencil to paper– how hard can it be? 0.7 mm #2 graphite against compressed sawdust bleached eggshell, crossed in cerulean and salmon. How hard can it be? Just a tiny bit of force aided by friction. Just tendons and ligaments, muscles and bones. Is that all it takes to make art? Words are …
O! The marvelous mystery! I in You, and You in me. Love stronger than kin, Bound closer than skin, We are inseparable. (Romans 8:31-39)
Today I wrote two poems (a limerick and a haiku) for a class in which I’m assisting/observing. Here they are :) Yellow (limerick) A wondrous color is yellow! It is both exciting and mellow. By day or by night It’s sure to delight (Except when you find it in jello). Writing (haiku) Just black ink on …