Author Archives: Maggie C

About Maggie C

Stained glass artist, writer, respecter of life.

Force of Nature

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Maggie C

The self-proclaimed matriarch deigned to hold sway though the mothers before her had not yet passed away. A whitewater rapid propelled toward the sea, A true force of nature, one might (quietly) say. The matriarch’s offspring like eddies were spun. … Continue reading →

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UFO: Unorganized Fleeting preOccupation

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Maggie C

where have they gone? why were they here? when did they leave, or do they linger near? what were they seeking, or did they come to show? who did they encounter before they had to go? I search heavenward, perhaps … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wildcard: deck update

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Maggie C

I was looking back on previous posts on this site, and came across the horrendous photos I’d shared a few years ago of my rotting deck. Well, the photos weren’t really horrendous, I guess; the deck was. I had written … Continue reading →

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on ice

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Maggie C

The early bud gets the storm.

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rainflops

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Maggie C

gurgling downspout serenades my sleepless night I long for crickets

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late harvest

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Maggie C

Sunday school teacher white-haired and diminutive lessons lost on youth.

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inaugural

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Maggie C

First fire, then calm hues. Look to the sunrise this day. Hope dawns for us all.

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downpour

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Maggie C

thunderbolt black sky lightning flash flood waters rise tears fall from on high

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Imposter?

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Maggie C

Okay, I’m giving this another shot… I have a hate — hate relationship with the new WordPress Editor. Seems everything looks fine when I post something, but when it goes out to email subscribers, it ends up a mess. This … Continue reading →

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Imposter Syndrome

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Maggie C

My thoughtsskip across the surface ofa densely overgrown pond,then vanish – plop! –beneath the surfaceas ripples flee the scene. Your thoughtssearch the shadowed depths ofancient wells, then reemergeglistening with brilliance andshedding droplets of sagacityto quench the thirsts of all who … Continue reading →

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