Karly Randolph Pitman

Karly Randolph Pitman

Austin, Texas
I'm a writer, seeker, mother, poet, craftswoman, teacher of all ages, and facilitator. I call the journey of becoming 'growing humankindness' and am awed by the sacredness of healing.
05
Apr

Unbecoming

The image of the butterfly, the pupa, and the chrysalis has long spoken to me. But in truth, the butterfly
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02
Apr

Empty Vessel

My friend Lisa is a creative genius - she takes fabric, wool, and scraps of lace and creates joy-filled, whimsical
2 min read
25
Mar

Breathing Together

When I go to visit my parents in Ohio I visit a beloved neighborhood yoga studio that's become
3 min read
16
Feb

Why You Listen to Sad Music

This week found me driving to a doctor's appointment, listening to music, when an old beloved song came
3 min read
12
Feb

Unburdening

I've previously written about the mother scorpion I found in my closet, and her brood of babies, scuttling
2 min read
04
Feb

Letter to a Thief

I wrestled with this poem. I continue to wrestle with her, and I wrestled with whether or not to publish
3 min read
22
Jan

Escorting the Driver Home + join me for the next session of Gathering Ourselves

This is much like the red Honda scooter I once drove to cross country practice. It was my brother'
3 min read
12
Jan

Resolution, First Week of January

January is a month of fresh beginnings, of hope and newness. Holding onto a hope for healing - in whatever
2 min read
17
Dec

December evening, the first week of Advent

A recent cool Friday night found me visiting a new mother and her newborn daughter in those magical, liminal first
2 min read
08
Dec

Good Trouble

This poem is for Ron, who made a joke about AFGOs - something I hadn't heard about before,
1 min read