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Posted in Poetry, Writing

Welcome to the WordCrafter “Poetry Treasures 3: Passions” Book Blog Tour

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes

Treasuring Poetry 3 – Passions Has finally Dropped!  See Kaye’s announcement and Blog Tour Dates below! 

Writing to be Read

Tour Banner: Treasurechest on a beach with Poetry Treasures 3: Passions in front. Text: WordCrafter Book Blog Tours presents Poetry Treasures 3: Passions and contributor names

Welcome to the WordCrafter Poetry Treasures 3: Passions Book Blog Tour! This is a very special tour, because at each stop, you will meet not one, but two of the contributing poets of the anthology. We’ve got a great tour planned with readings and inspiration posts from the authors, and book reviews. (Scroll down for the tour schedule with links, but be aware that the links won’t function until each post goes live.)Plus we have a great giveaway, so follow the tour to meet the contributing authors and additional chances to win a digital copy of Poetry Treasures 3: Passions!

Giveaway

Comment and let us know you were there, and get a chance to win a copy of Poetry Treasures 3: Passions in the digital format of your choice.Follow the tour and leave your comments along the way. One entry per stop.

About Poetry Treasures 3: Passions

Passions treasures…

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Posted in Poetry, Writing

Poetry Treasures 3-Passions-Release Date-April 17th

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes

Poetry Treasures 3-Passions will be available for release April 17th!  Pre-Orders are available Here.  While this link does not list Amazon, Amazon will be an available outlet after the book debuts on the 17th.  

Here’s a blurb from the back cover of the book:

 Passions treasures within.

Open the cover

and you will discover

the Poetry Treasures

of guests on

 Roberta Eaton Cheadle’s

2022 “Treasuring Poetry” blog series

on Writing to be Read.

Included are treasures from:

Patty Fletcher, D. Wallace Peach, Yvette Prior,

Penny Wilson, Colleen M. Chesebro, Abbie Taylor,

Yvette Calliero, , Smitha Vishwaneth,

Chris Hall, Willow Willers, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer,

and Roberta Eaton Cheadle

I am So excited to be included with these amazing poets.  Order your copy soon! 

Posted in Poetry, Writing

Celebrate National Poetry Month with WordCrafter Press: New Release!

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes

Poetry Treasures 3 will be available April 18th! I’m so excited to be part of this amazing collaboration! See the announcement below!

Writing to be Read

Poetry Treasures 3: Passions next to a wine bottle and half-full glass. Left side text includes list of contributor names. Top text: "Fine wine and poetry. They just go togerther." Right side text: "Available in digital and print editions at your favorite retailer through Books2Read

Poetry Treasures 3: Passions will release on April 18 and is available for pre-order now. This exceptional collection of poets & poetry includes the works of guests from the 2022 “Treasuring Poetry” blog series, as they share their passions with us. Learn more about this anthology and help WordCrafter Press send this poetry anthology off right with a book blog tour April 17 – 21, starting right here, on Writing to be Read.

About Poetry Treasures 3: Passions

Book Cover on digital reader: Poetry Treasures 3: Passions

Passions treasures within.

Open the cover

and you will discover

the Poetry Treasures

of guests on

Roberta Eaton Cheadle’s

2022 “Treasuring Poetry” blog series

on Writing to be Read.

Included are treasures from:

Patty Fletcher, D. Wallace Peach, Yvette Prior,

Penny Wilson, Colleen M. Chesebro, Abbie Taylor,

Yvette Calliero, , Smitha Vishwanath,

Chris Hall, Willow Willers, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer,

and Roberta Eaton Cheadle

Poetry Treasures 3: Passions is available for pre-order…

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Posted in Poetry

My All

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes 

Your hand in mine 
walk beside me  

Your lips on mine 
embrace me.

I must fill my eyes with you and
fill my lungs with the scent of our love

Let's take these moments 
making memories to savor

Now is what matters  
Today is all

You
are my all

Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson All Rights Reserved
#NaPoWriMo
Posted in Poetry

Scars

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes

 

*National Poetry Writing Month completely snuck up on me.  But here goes, day 1.

The memory of you
is now just a series
of scars

Scars that run deep
never fading

Lessons learned

A reminder of
my strength

Copyright 2023 Penny Wilson All Rights Reserved
#NaPoWriMo

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Rogue Memories – #Writephoto

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes

The Dinosaur – Image by KL Caley

The Old Dinosaur of a desk 
calls to me 
when my memories go rogue  

The memories escape 
the cage in my mind 
where I've kept them captive 

Some are bittersweet  
Others, simply bitter   

I give voice to them 
letting them fly 
from my mind to the pen in my hand 

The memories find their way 
to the page 
loose from their enclosure

They glare back at me 
defiant in the freedom 
of their exposure  

I'm helpless and can only witness 
the past laid bare 
for all to see

Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson

This is for Kaley's #Writephoto Thursday Prompt
This was inspired by my Friend, Chuck over at 
The Reluctant Poet and his poem,"Memories Gone Rogue"
Posted in Poetry

Elusive

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes 

Just a hint

A small inkling

Like a whisper
not quite heard

Or a soft scent
on the breeze

I can’t hold
or touch it

A shadow
caught in the path
of the sun

I felt it
I tasted it

I’m sure

Elusive and
wild
as trust

As fleeting
as time

Love

Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson
Posted in Poetry

Patched

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes 

I've threaded the needle. 
This fine new silk thread
is lovely on its own.

It will serve me well.

This patch is a big one
smaller than others.

But bigger than most.

I've chosen a pretty shade of 
crimson for this one.

The color I bleed.

Although fresh, the patch does blend well 
with the others.

I'm no seamstress, 
but I've become proficient.

I worried for a while, 
but I know I'll be alright.

I can face the world with a smile.
This patch will do it's job.

This heart is resilient.
I'll patch it 
one more time.

Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson

*A slight revision from its 2018 version.  I like it.  I hope you do too.

Posted in Poetry

The Weight of Yesterday

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes 


View the world 
without the weight 
of yesterday 

a feat most
difficult 

It clouds the vision
and dulls the heart

We struggle to
shrug off the past
to clear our vision

The weight of the world 
is burdensome enough

without dragging the past 
with us
through life

Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson