My Janus Heart

This Tuesday’s Petite Pen took first prize in an AllPoetry brevity contest, so I thought I’d re-share it today. The … More

Raindrops Wink

A rainy morning means there’s a brilliant breeze here this evening, sweeping through the house and making everything feel refreshed … More

This Tuesday’s Petite Pen asks that you draw inspiration from the layered artwork of Suzanne Van Bebber. If her stony … More

Trees are cotton plants cupping budding clouds, ready to pluck in the backbreaking August heat.

I’ve waded far enough. Time to bend stretch, and remove the stone that dams a watery soul.

This week’s Petite Pen will have you daydreaming of a vacation somewhere tropical and warm. If you’re ready for an … More

This week’s Petite Pen was inspired by an AllPoetry brevity contest~25 words or less to the following paint-night image. Will … More

Wasn’t his type:lipstick, pierced ears, cool chiclooking for a light.

This week’s petite pen in picked fresh from AllPoetry. 30 Words or less to this vibrant painting by Julia Rigby. … More

This week’s petite pen was awakened by the spooky paintings of Welder Wings. If you need some spine-tingling inspiration, be … More

Needless to say, I’ve been buried in revisions with my novel, Fascination, which is due to my editor by mid-August, … More

This Petite Pen was inspired by the painting “Cubista” by the talented bibliophile David Gista ~30 words or less. If … More

This 4th of July weekend, I struggle with my own patriotism. Am I a respected member of this nation? I … More

White bralette of clouds holds the bosom in the sky. I take my daily X-ray without a vest, and ask … More

This Petite Pen was written for a brevity contest on AllPoetry~20 words or less. If you feel inspired, I’d love … More

I saw this painting on the top floor of the Louvre last summer, and she’s been sitting on my camera … More

After a busy day toggling teaching and summertime parenting, I managed to find time to write a petite pen. This … More

As much as I resist schedules, I’m thinking Tuesday might be a lovely day to post a new Petite Pen. … More

Happy Friday! I have a petite pen to help you set sail this weekend. 30 words or less to a … More

This soft rainy Tuesday calls for a petite pen request. 30 words or less to Malcolm T Liepke’s painting, “A … More

A petite pen to tide over a tough Tuesday. 30 words or less to the artwork below. If you feel … More