Poem of the Week–Plant Me in Iowa
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Plant Me in Iowa No. 2 When only I say it’s time dear daughters, plant me in blue-bearded Iris where I shall wake to perfumed nights of fading petals that ... Read more
Poem of the Week–Armistice
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Armistice I pass the long train as it waits, unmoving, each flat car carrying military vehicles — armored tanks with caterpillar tracks, long gun noses extend into air — the ... Read more
Art of the Week and New Member Profile
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Continuing our series on getting to know NLAPW’s newest members, today’s Art of the Week features Bonnie Benschneider Olson of the Pikes Peak Branch, CO. Welcome, Bonnie, it’s an honor ... Read more
Art of the Week–Street Art Critic
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Read moreArt of the Week–Pink Pearl
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Happy spring, everyone! News: Poems of the Super Moon copies are back from the printer! If you’ve pre-ordered, expect your copy to arrive as soon as we can get the ... Read more
Art of the Week–Magnolia
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Read moreNew Member Profile of the Month–Calder Lowe
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From the editor: As you know, I’m big on experimenting with ways to get the word out about our members, our mission, our benefits–anything that lets people know what Pen ... Read more
Poem of the Week–Sanxay Roman Picnic
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Sanxay Roman Picnic Druid rocks dot an outline viewed by a low-flying airplane; a cross lies in quiet grass. I kneel, hands clasped, pray to Apollo in his ruins, his ... Read more
Poem of the Week–Pandora’s Box
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Pandora’s Box It’s time To find a box And pack away the past Stuff it full of every hurtful word, look, or omission By those who should have loved you ... Read more
Poem of the Week–A Blazing Glimmering Lake
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A Blazing Glimmering Lake The day dawns still and crisp. A skin of ice covers the water to the east, A morning stubble of black saplings outlines the mouth of ... Read more