Category Archives: Poetry

Another Project Finished

Posted on July 4, 2020 by

I finally finished the pineapple shawl project. Whew. I’ve been working on it for months, put it away a few times but it’s done.  I started it to use up all  my embroidery cotton threads that I no longer use.  … Continue reading →

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The Universe

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

The universe is a single reality— one long sweeping spectacular process of interconnected events. The universe is not a place where evolution happens; it is evolution happening. It is not a stage on which dramas unfold; it is the unfolding … Continue reading →

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Stay Strong

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up. ~Roy Bennett

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Small Pleasures

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

May small pleasures touch each day and love be felt in every way, new adventures start today. ©2017 Sharron R. McMillan

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Do It

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Looking is not doing, Hearing is not doing, Talking is not doing, only Doing is doing.

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A Poem by any other name. . .

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

. . . is still a Poem.

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Christmas Is – Part 2

Posted on December 22, 2015 by

Though I often wish for family traditions to fall back on I’m glad we haven’t many. Tradition bends one to doing, being and performing without the need for thought or questions. It’s time we questioned what we do and why … Continue reading →

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Unfinished

Posted on April 12, 2014 by

I hang onto these odd bits like props for an unfinished play. Maybe someday I will fill in the missing parts and make an award-winning production. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Day Off

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

I love open doors, windows flung wide, cool breeze, scent of primroses, sipping tea, nibbling toast. Life is good on days off. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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‘Tis For My Soul To Soar

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

‘Tis for my soul to soar above these things while my body struggles with its handicap. ‘Tis for my spirit that this struggle brings a plane of wisdom yet out of my grasp. ©Sharron R. McMillan  

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Sleep

Posted on April 6, 2014 by

“. . .sleep that knits the raveled sleeve of care” Shakespeare

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Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanus)

Posted on April 5, 2014 by

Your beauty takes my breath away ensuring that I will not stay. ©Sharron R. McMillan  

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Waiting For The Same Boat

Posted on April 3, 2014 by

Most people are calm, understanding, nothing can be done. We are all waiting for the same boat. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Through Eyes of Grief

Posted on April 2, 2014 by

I see you more clearly now, through eyes of grief. I could have seen you better when you were here, if I had known how. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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