If you’re tired because you’ve tried, that’s okay. Often the best steps forward are spelled with the same letters. —M.M. Watercolor by Yong Chen. Read more by M.M.
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Progress
Upward
Upward Do not fear a rocky start, for so also began the mountains who tower above the earth and enjoy the company of the sky. —M.M. Watercolor by Ruth Bailey More poems by M.M. here.
The Comeback
The Comeback When shooting wastebasket hoops, use the wall as a backboard. Gamechangers often come on the rebound. —M.M. Read more by M.M. here.
The Cook Book
The Cook Book I got myself an apron. I got a tall white hat. I bought myself a ladle. I bought a cutting mat. I found the strainers, knives, and spoons —it said to in my book. Now it looks like all I need’s a book on how to cook. —M.M. Watercolor by Bev... Continue Reading →
When You Can’t Give
When You Can't Give Three things to take: a break, a breath, your time. —M.M. Watercolor by Jennifer Branch Read more by M.M.
Brainfood
Brainfood Chocolate is like kindness: you can always use a little more of it in your system. —M.M.
Change
You can either roll it up and put it in orderly rows, or you can roll with it and see how it naturally grows. —M.M. Read another poem here and check out my new book of children's poems here.
Santa Claus’ Uncle
Santa Claus' Uncle, Jimmy Claus McFunkle, likes to ride around on skis, trumpeting wishes in the breeze, and if you have a special wish, he might just trumpet you a fish! —M.M. Artwork by Cameron Royce. Our book of children's poems Tell Me When I'm Younger is out on Amazon. Check it out here. See more of... Continue Reading →
Poems “Prometheus” and “Pancakes for Dinner” Published in The Palouse Review
The Palouse Review has published two of my poems: "Prometheus" and "Pancakes for Dinner." You can read them online here. "Prometheus" is a poem I wrote several years ago. It has become more relevant to me with the passage of time. "Pancakes for Dinner" is just for fun. In case you missed it, my book of... Continue Reading →
