23
May
Toxicodendron
Oh, poison ivy. Let me count the ways I've taken our family's dogs for walks over
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Karly Randolph Pitman
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.
12
May
Recovery
Last week one of my writing clients and I explored moths, her favorite insect. Of course Mary Oliver wrote a
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05
May
April Rain Shower, Mid Morning
I've written several poems about the rain as a symbol of mercy.
But this poem surprised me, bringing
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22
Apr
Subtraction + join me for a poetry reading with One Art
Dear friends, this poem came yesterday when a delightful young woman and I met for our regular writing circle. Our
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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
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25
Mar
Breathing Together
When I go to visit my parents in Ohio I visit a beloved neighborhood yoga studio that's become
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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
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12
Feb
Unburdening
I've previously written about the mother scorpion I found in my closet, and her brood of babies, scuttling
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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
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