Ode to Aging Bodies
Jan Mandell
Aging bodies
wake to blue veins
that pop up
and travel like river tributaries
over paper thin skin
pocked with freckles, tags and blotches
that look like unidentified sections
of abstract art
Aging bodies
Rise up to the chatter and
creaking ...
Even with the new school year starting, we still have a few more summer weeks ahead of us. I thought I'd share some poems. This first one hit me with immediacy as we are in the throws of fly season.
The Fly
William Blake
1757 –1827
Little fly,
Thy summer’s play
My thoughtless ...
This is a question posed to actor Ethan Hawke in a short film. Is art essential? It’s one many people argue over, especially when it comes to school funds or is thought as a luxury. Mr. Hawke makes a beautiful argument that art is not only what connects us during life’s turmoils but gives ...
"Nature' Is What We See" by Emily Dickinson
"'Nature' is what we see—
The Hill—the Afternoon—
Squirrel—Eclipse— the Bumble bee—
Nay—Nature is Heaven—
Nature is what we hear—
The Bobolink—the Sea—
Thunder—the Cricket—
Nay—Nature is Harmony—
Nature is what ...
Greetings everyone, I hope you're all embracing the arrival of spring with open arms and perhaps a tune in your heart. There's something magical about watching the robins and other birds flit around the neighborhood, isn't there? Despite some scorching hot days followed by storms, the rain has ...
Was reading the Altoona Library Facebook page and saw the beautiful renditions of famous people Black history leaders. I thought I’d share here. Wonderful works by Suzanne Rowland. Photo credit Altoona Public Library.
Here are some articles about the importance of celebrating Black history ...