Category Archives: Poetry Friday

Poetry Friday: The Magic of Beatrix Potter Summer Swap

Posted on August 13, 2020 by macrush53

This summer an envelope arrived from Tricia of The Miss Rumphius Effect. She participated the annual Poetry Summer Swap. Inside was the following: Tricia’s poem is a cento. A cento is a poem, composed of quotations from other authors Tricia … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Summer Poetry Swap

Posted on August 7, 2020 by macrush53

Thanks to Tabatha Yeatts for leading us in the Summer Poetry Swap (as well as the Winter Swap). I forget how many years we have been doing this exchange but in an upside down world right now, it the balm … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Summer Swap and Catching UP

Posted on July 17, 2020 by macrush53

It safe to say I have been on an unintentional mini-break since the beginning of June. Between a move downstairs and the state of our world, I didn’t get things written or shared. The move was a happy accident. When … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: To Bless the Memory of Tamir Rice

Posted on June 5, 2020 by macrush53

I posted this image and link on my Facebook feed earlier this week. It’s s powerful collection of poems for our world right now. These poems need to be shared. This poem, “To Bless the Memory of Tamir Rice” really … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: #poemsofpresence

Posted on May 29, 2020 by macrush53

I have been watching way too much news this week. Mid-day today hubs and I finally made it to the Leach Botanical Garden for a needed peace break. Away from the news, I saw this churning water and thought of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Memorial Day Remembrance

Posted on May 22, 2020 by macrush53

three years passeagles soar highremembrance red poppieshonor the fallenmark their place ©jone rush macculloch (2020, draft)

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Poetry Friday: A Haiku from Nephew and #poemsofpresence

Posted on May 15, 2020 by macrush53

On Tuesday, I received a text from my niece. Her son, Oliver, wrote a haiku and she shared it with me. She also asked him if I could post it here for my wide Poetry Friday community. and he said … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: #PoetryofPresence

Posted on May 8, 2020 by macrush53

Thanks to Michelle at Today’s Little Ditty for hosting Poetry Friday today. Head there for a peek at Nikki Grime’s new book, Southwest Sunrise. And check out last Friday’s post featuring Margaret Simon and #poemsofpresence. I stumbled onto #poemsofpresence through Michelle … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday and National Poetry Month 17/30: Sourdough

Posted on April 17, 2020 by macrush53

This National Poetry Month(NPM), I am writing and sharing original poems about food, family and feasts. Sundays will be a day to reshare a poem from the past. A list of links to previous poems is HERE. Thanks to Laura Shovan, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday and National Poetry Month: 10/30 Plant Cabbage

Posted on April 9, 2020 by macrush53

Welcome to National Poetry Month (#npr2020). This month, I am sharing original poems about food and family. In these times of sheltering, food is comfort. A list of links to previous poems is HERE. Last week, Imperfect Foods delivered a purple … Continue reading →

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