Tag Archives: Autumn

exquisite corpse, anyone? . . .

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Margaret Dornaus

A week or two ago, the folks at WordPress sent me virtual “happy anniversary” wishes, reminding me that I’d started this blog with them four years ago. It’s hard to believe that I’ve kept this enterprise going all that time, and that … Continue reading →

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cobwebs . . .

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Margaret Dornaus

cobwebs never easy letting go A Hundred Gourds 3:4, September 2014

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autumn morning . . .

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Margaret Dornaus

autumn morning the smell of fresh rain in my coffee tinywords 13:3, November 2013

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All Souls Countdown . . .

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Margaret Dornaus

I’m excited to share the first response to my call for poems honoring a reader’s loved ones with three haiku from the wonderfully generous and talented haiku and tanka poet Adelaide B. Shaw. These poems, she writes, were inspired by … Continue reading →

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returning . . .

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Margaret Dornaus

returning the owl’s call wind chimes Frogpond,  vol. 35, no. 3, Autumn 2012

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end of summer . . .

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Margaret Dornaus

end of summer the young girl’s pockets brimming with acorns –Issa’s Untidy Hut

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ribbon grass . . .

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Margaret Dornaus

ribbon grass . . . the undulating rhythm of birdsong Modern Haiku, 43.3 , Autumn 2012

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spring buds . . .

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Margaret Dornaus

spring buds on a star magnolia another blush at the sound of his name . . . autumn leaves city lights homesick for the stars A Hundred Gourds, vol 1., no. 2, March 2012 The second issue of the new … Continue reading →

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Wordplay . . .

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Margaret Dornaus

Several months ago, a Facebook friend told me about a fun application called Wordle that I’ve been meaning to get around to investigating more.  You simply input a string of words and, at the push of a button, you can create nifty … Continue reading →

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After the festival . . .

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Margaret Dornaus

in rain the leaves appear even more golden I don’t get out much.  Most of the time, I don’t mind.  I work.  I write.  I read.  I look out my window.  But there comes a time when putting your traveling … Continue reading →

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