The yellow scent of lupine
is redolent with sweet spice.
Spires of fairy blooms
touched with lavender and blue,
frame the truest magic —
summer is wide open, a
long drink of possibility.
School is done. Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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June 20, 2016

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Holiday, Photography, Poetry

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Midsummer At Last

May your inner light shine on the longest day,
Reflecting back the light of the universe.

If Shakespeare is your cup of tea, here’s a fairy poem on Midsummer from him. I also offer a midsummer fairy tale set in Ireland, called Midsummer Stew, a tale of fairy retribution and redemption and of the interconnectedness of us all. Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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June 18, 2016

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Holiday, Photography, Poetry

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Lilacs for Dad

Lilacs are pink,
lilacs are blue,
with help from dad,
kids grow up true. Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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June 18, 2016

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Humor, Photography, Poetry

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Tulip Dreams

Tulips gossip downtown
in streets curved in frowns.
Too many people
walk dogs, legs lifting –
tulips don’t want a drink,
of that kind, I think. Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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June 15, 2016

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Photography, Poetry

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The Color of Teachers

The color of daughters
is spring pink,
a color to open a bud
in the hardest heart. Continue reading →

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Brenda Davis Harsham

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June 13, 2016

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Poetry

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Ladybug Umbrellas

Michelle Marie is flat on her back in pain and still flying with ladybugs. I love her, Queen Pink and Supermom! I hope you enjoy her whimsy and have a fantastic week! Warmly, Brenda

Tell Me About It

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She told me I could catch a ride
The wildflowers called our name
Come ride, Come sway, let’s pretend
We can ride to a happy place
And sway…and sway…and sway

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