poetry and whimsy
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A September Gift for You
September always feels like a soft turning point, the air grows crisper, the evenings draw closer, and suddenly the kitchen feels like the coziest place in the house again. I wanted to capture that feeling, not just in words, but… Continue reading
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A Letter to Summer
Dear Summer,You arrived quietly this year. No grand announcement, no blazing sunburst, just the soft rustle of leaves and the hum of bees drifting through the open window. I almost missed your entrance, distracted as I was by grocery lists… Continue reading
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The Art of Living Unseen: Creating Beauty No One Claps For
Sometimes I wonder how many beautiful things go unnoticed every day. A batch of scones baked in a quiet kitchen while the dog sleeps underfoot.A garden bed weeded by hand with dirt under the fingernails and no one watching.A child’s… Continue reading
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My Favorite Words and Why I Love Them
Some words just feel good. Not because they’re fancy or impressive, but because of how they sound, or how they make me feel when I say them. I collect them like little treasures, tucked into poems, scribbled in the margins… Continue reading
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The Lost Art of Doodling in Margins and Dreaming Mid-Sentence
When I was younger, my notebooks were never just for taking notes. They were filled with curling vines, stars with too many points, crooked houses with little puff chimneys, and tea cups with floating flowers. I doodled in the margins… Continue reading
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On Love, Longing, and the Ghost of Mr. Darcy
Last spring, I was in England. I walked the streets of Bath, where Jane Austen once lived. I stood outside the very buildings she might’ve passed, wandered the same hills, the same gardens. And even though the city has changed,… Continue reading
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Where the Light Finds You
Some seasons feel heavier than others.Not for any one reason, but for the quiet ache that lingers in the background, the kind that builds slowly and asks you to carry more than you should. During those times, I find myself… Continue reading
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She Turns to the Wildflowers: A Poem About Choosing Yourself
There’s something powerful about choosing yourself, about walking away from what no longer serves you and stepping into a life that feels like home. My latest poem, “She Turns to the Wildflowers,” is a celebration of that moment. It’s about… Continue reading
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Welcome to Poetry & Whymsy
Hey everyone! I’m excited to kick off a new series on the blog called Poetry & Whimsy! This will be a special space where I’ll be sharing poems that capture the beauty of everyday life, the charm of nature, and… Continue reading
Autumn Rosewood 