Category Archives: poetry

photo-inspired poetry

Posted on August 30, 2019 by thequarryschild

Nature and beauty inspire me.  This recent photograph, used by permission of the photographer, spoke to me.  I hope you like what it said.   Night Sky Comfort   The velvet cloak wrapped me in its embrace, a hug like … Continue reading →

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Spring means lilacs…

Posted on May 1, 2019 by thequarryschild

While winter in the Northeast may be dreary and frigid, Spring is a different experience entirely.   Each season has its own smells.  For me, Spring is full of earthy aromas.  Whether it’s the woodsy, rich smell of freshly turned … Continue reading →

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And now…

Posted on February 24, 2019 by thequarryschild

(cue the Monty Python music) for something completely different.  Thought I’d throw one of these out there.  It’s an older effort, penned after riding home on the school bus from a tennis match.  While the players were doing their teenage … Continue reading →

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Glorious sacrifices?  I think not.

Posted on June 27, 2018 by thequarryschild

I haven’t written a blog post in eons.  Wish I could say I had a good excuse, or even a bad one.  I will cut myself some slack because I’ve been working on my book project.  Honestly, I’ve avoided blogging … Continue reading →

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The war to end all wars…

Posted on April 6, 2017 by thequarryschild

In honor of the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into WWI, I would like to pay my respects to all of those men and women who faced those atrocities.  Understanding of poetry came later in life for me.  Words are … Continue reading →

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Summer’s swan song

Posted on September 2, 2013 by thequarryschild

My last day at the lake for the summer is always bittersweet.  I’m so thankful for the ability to rent there for the whole summer and grateful for the time I’m able to spend there.  However, it also means my … Continue reading →

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What songs are on your music device?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by thequarryschild

The main character in my novel, The Quarry’s Child, Meg Riley, has eclectic tastes in music.  Her iPod, iPhone and iPad contain a wide variety of tunes.  As a child of the 1970s, Meg’s musical foundation lies in Classic Rock.  … Continue reading →

Posted in gender, life lessons, music, nature, poetry, Romance, settings, strong women, Struggles, summer, swimming, yearning | 1 Comment

Celtic symbols, W.B. Yeats and my main character….

Posted on April 9, 2012 by thequarryschild

There’s an interesting trio for the subject of this blog post but you’ll see the post is about the concept of “three.”  The main character of The Quarry’s Child, Meg Riley, is an interesting individual.  Though much of her life was … Continue reading →

Posted in Carolingian Cross, Celtic symbols, mystery, poetry, strong women, triquetra, Uncategorized, W.B. Yeats | 2 Comments

The Ides of March

Posted on March 15, 2012 by thequarryschild

Yes, I’ve read Julius Caesar and know to beware the Ides of March.  What I didn’t know was why I needed to be wary of March 15th.  And now I know I don’t need to be afraid.  The term ‘ides’ … Continue reading →

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