Tag Archive for Family

Poetry

Corn

The poet uses the metaphor of an ear of corn to describe her parents’ divorce.

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Poetry

Uncertainty

The poet shares five personal experiences linked by a sense of uncertainty.

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Poetry

Song of the Spirit

Part four of the author’s Roots of Greatness, Wings of Light set about her grandparents (the other three parts are essays). This wildly imaginative poem reflects on her maternal grandfather’s spirituality and dignity.

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Creative Essay

Of Wisdom and Beauty

Part one of the author’s “Roots of Greatness, Wings of Light” collection about her grandparents. This essay centers on her paternal grandmother, “Mamo.”

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Creative Essay

Dear Shannon

Part three of the author’s Roots of Greatness, Wings of Light set about her grandparents. This essay takes the form of an imagined letter from her paternal grandfather, a particularly reflective and poignant expression from a man called “Big Daddy” within his family.

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