Category Archives: POEMS

ONCE THE LIGHT IS OUT

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

I miss you already. Once the light is out and the room is silent, I will miss you even more. “Remember the time…” fills the house already. Once the light is out and the house is silent I will remember you even more… Like how you … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, FAMILY, LUCY and JAZZIE, POEMS | Tagged adventure, circle of life, Donna Weidner, love and loyalty, man's best friend, ode to my pet, putting your pet down, writer | 31 Comments

APRÈS HALLOWEEN

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Anticipation builds when a decorate-able holiday approaches. Eggs are hung from trees, reindeer are bolted to roofs, carved jack-o-lanterns are set at the door. The decor reminds our salivary glands of the marshmallow Peeps, chocolate-filled gold coins, and spiced pumpkin pie to … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, HOLIDAYS, HUMOR, POEMS | Tagged adventure, blog, Christmas, Donna Lambo Gwinnell Weidner, Easter, Halloween, Hannukkah, holiday parody, poetry, writer | 7 Comments

A HALLOWEENSIE TREAT

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

‘Tis the eve of All Hallows. Gus embarks on a jaunt to The Lodge at Devil’s Canyon, his Mummy’s favorite haunt. Flying in the dark, astride his sister’s broom, the wee ghoul soars in his snowman costume. Until *putt-putt-poot* the broom starts to roll— The gas tank is empty! He’s outta control— Zigging past witches, pumpkins, and bats, … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, EVENTS, HOLIDAYS, HUMOR, POEMS, WRITING CHALLENGES | Tagged adventure, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, Halloween contest, Halloween poem, Susanna Leonard Hill Halloweensie Writing Contest | 51 Comments

THE HOUSE OF HANGING WORDS

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Can you think of a better place than an entire house filled with books and art for a group of writers and artists to meet once a month to dive into craft? I can’t. Besides lending itself to good company, tasty nibbles, and an occasional … Continue reading →

Posted in ADVENTURES, POEMS, VIGNETTE, WRITING CHALLENGES | Tagged adventure, Donna Weidner, poetry, The Write Now Salon, writing prompt | 14 Comments

CELESTIAL MUSINGS

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Do stars look to the heavens and marvel at their surroundings? Might they gossip over a neighbor’s blueshift or trails of cosmic dust as they redshift on their path to eternity?

Posted in ADVENTURES, POEMS, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX | Tagged adventure, Donna Weidner, environmental issues, moon and stars, outer space, poetry, universe | 5 Comments

REQUIEM FOR AN UNNAMED SOUL

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

A clean page A fresh start That is the promise. Did you decide it was time to leave? Or did you depend on your heart to make that choice? Were you in over your head – unable to see the silver … Continue reading →

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SERMERSSUAQ UKARPALUGPOQ-An Earth Day Tribute

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

She weeps. She cries. She howls. She sighs at man’s inability to use his knowledge wisely. Sermerssuaq The Big Ice Greenland’s ice cap. Tropical blue melt-water lakes the size of small countries rest upon Mother Earth’s head. Creaking from their weight,

Posted in ADVENTURES, Essay, HOLIDAYS, POEMS, TEACHINGS FROM THE FAR NORTH, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes | Tagged adventure, author, Donna Weidner, Earth Day 2015, Greenland, ice cap, sermerssuaq, tribute to the arctic | 10 Comments

BLURRED VISIONS

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

It’s a black and white day – fitting for a journey to the past where yesterday easily blurrs with today where peering through dilapidated windows throws a muddied light

Posted in ADVENTURES, Essay, POEMS, ROAD TRIP, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes | Tagged adventure, Ai Weiwei, Ai Weiwei Human Rights Exhibit, Alcatraz, author, Donna Weidner, DP, dp_photo_challenge/blur | 13 Comments

AS NOW FADES TO YESTERDAY

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

When this very second is no longer the future and becomes the past in less time than it takes to type this sentence, living in the moment almost seems easy, but is it? If I just plug along and operate on auto … Continue reading →

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WHEN RAVEN CALLS

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner

Raven clings to the towering worn-out pine like a shining star still snagged on last December’s holiday tree. But does he truly cling? Perhaps it’s simpler – more effortless. Perhaps he’s merely perched, perusing his neighbors welcoming their day.