Author Archives: Maggie C

About Maggie C

Stained glass artist, writer, respecter of life.

Funeral

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Maggie C

Little cherub on mama’s lap, surrounded by strangers, crammed into narrow pews in a room she does not know. No color, no toys, no talking. No joy. She squirms, but just a little. Everyone stands in unison. An organ plays, … Continue reading →

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Violets (a triolet)

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Maggie C

Sweet violets in the garden grow in dappled shade and summer breeze. Such vibrant beauty to behold!  Sweet Violet’s in the garden. Grow strong and wise and free and bold!  May laughter always flow with ease. Sweet! Violets in the … Continue reading →

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Reverse Engineering

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Maggie C

Passing Through the Lot on a Hot Day Whose parking lot? I have no clue. She probably lives in Timbuktu; Security cams all turned on me, She’ll see each car I’m prowling through. Your big ‘ol mutt is onto me, … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2023: Day Two ~ Surreal

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Maggie C

Day Two of NaPoWriMo.  Today’s prompt is inspired by poet Paul Celan, and asks us to: “begin by picking 5-10 words from [a specified] list. Next, write out a question for each word that you’ve selected (e.g., what is [fog]?) … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring…

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Maggie C

It’s April, and we all know what that means: NaPoWriMo! It’s National Poetry Writing Month, and the well-versed souls at NaPoWriMo.net are once again supplying us with inspiration, motivation and creative prompts to help us in the challenge of writing … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday ~ snow white

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Maggie C
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Half Life

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Maggie C

We likely all know the trope of whether a half-filled glass of water is half full or half empty. In truth, the glass is completely full: half water and half air. Both are vital to our survival.  Like the cycles … Continue reading →

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Magnet Poem #4

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Maggie C

a lazy rain-beat symphony, luscious and raw through shadowy mist. a forest sings of dreams and time, and I recall how sweet spring moonlight smells.

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Murmur Murmur

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Maggie C

Well, it’s been awhile, hasn’t it? But here I am, back in Stanza-land, and what better way to come back than a writing prompt from the folks at dVerse? Today, Sarah challenges us to choose from a number of paintings … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday ~ 6/15/22

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Maggie C
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