“My River” published in SLWG 2025 Anthology jansmatters.com, February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 My essay entitled “My River” is included in the 2025 St. Louis Writer’s Guild Anthology, launched today Feb 14, 2025. Links to eBook and paperback below. All proceeds support the good efforts of the Guild. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Related Essays, Flash Fiction, Poetry essayGreatrivers GreenwaySLWGSt. Louis HistorySt. Louis Writer's Guild
Step into the Ring April 12, 2025 Step into the Ring. Be fearless. Have confidence. Be peaceful and calm. Be strong and powerful. Know you are deserving. Be balanced. Be whole. Open your mind; Open your life; to fulfillment, limitless success, laughter and love. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More
See the Image May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Published in the 2024 St. Louis County Library Anthology, incomplete. Here it is in total. See the image reflectedin eyespeering fromtreesblades of grassocean depth Listen to worryingstillnessas quiet aching awarenessgrows for each intelligentbeingFeel sadnessweigh upon your heartas one by onefellow life formsdisappearbecoming memoriesof beautylostfor those of usleft behindSee yourselfreflectedin eyespeeringHear… Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More
Celebration Winter Solstice December 21, 2022December 18, 2023 Imogene adorned in her best attire, added a small bunch of holly, rinsed in the creek and shiny now. She hoped the deep green leaves and bright red berries contrasted well with her light ash brown hair. She pulled on her heavy fur shawl. This day was always cold. She… Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Read More