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National Poetry Month – Day 11: Rose

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Jan Morrill

For Day 11 of National Poetry Month, I wrote about these roses that graced the Tuscan winery we stayed at in 2024. Often when I look at a flower, I’m amazed at its perfection. If you’ve ever been inspired by … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 10: Splashdown

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 10 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 9: Obi

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 9 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 7: Mad Man

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Today’s haiku is titled “Mad Man.” Sorry, not sorry if it’s offensive to anyone. But this is what has occupied my mind today. How can it be ignored? If you, too have been preoccupied by this potential horror, by words … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 6: Snail

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 6 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 5: Easter

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 5 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 4: Fingerprints

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 4 of National Poetry Month! (Barely! I’ve had grandkids here for Easter, so I’ve written my haiku and am posting close to the last minute!) I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 3: April Showers

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 3 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 1

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Happy National Poetry Month! (And Happy April Fools’ Day, too!) I’ll be celebrating the month by writing a haiku each day of April. I’d love for you to join me and share your haiku in the comments! For each haiku … Continue reading →

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End of a Chapter

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Jan Morrill

Have you ever read a book you couldn’t put down? A book with chapters you hated to end, yet you couldn’t wait to turn the page to the next chapter? In two days, with a final cross of a threshold … Continue reading →

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