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Poem: October Bones
I wrote this poem two years ago (and I happened to have a broken hand when I wrote it, but ironically that is not what inspired it). It was originally titled “Autumn Tree Anatomy,” but I think I like “October Bones” better. I really don’t know for sure what it’s about but I think it…
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Pet Loss Playlist & Poem
When I wrote this post, I did not necessarily have the intention of publishing it, but then I found out that September is pet memorial month so I took it as a sign to share. For context, I lost my beloved cat about a year ago, and not a day has gone by where I…
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I don’t know what I’m looking for
But I really hope I find it Through the snow capped mountains murky rivers underwater and the valleys with meadows of green. I hope I find it. I don’t know where I’m going But I know the direction is forward or something like that so I hope I find it. I’ll keep following no footsteps…
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Encounter
a little friend landed on my foot the other morning and it really moved me. This poem is called “Encounter,” based off this magical moment. Encounter by Elle Noecker Just as I watch the sun as he rise I am caught in sudden yet pleasant surprise to find I’ve been blessed by beautiful bliss Miss…
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First Poetry Post!
Posting poetry is scary. But it is also something I have always dreamt of sharing. Poetry is art. The words are the paint, the pen is my brush, and this section of my blog will serve as the gallery. I hope you enjoy :). This first poem is about the contradictory expectations placed on children…