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Grief, Motherhood, Words

The Unspoken – #captureyourgrief 2016 #whathealsyou

Julie
October 6, 2016
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The Unspoken – #captureyourgrief 2016 #whathealsyou

As much as I write about my boys, there will always be things I do not say, The Unspoken. The following poem was originally published in Kakalak 2015. Things I Do Not Say His complexion was raspberry tea, and he could fit into a teapot twice. I don’t mention this when…

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babies, grief, loss, Poetry
Daily Life, Grief, Motherhood

Memory – Stirred by Song – #captureyourgrief 2015

Julie
October 8, 2015
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Memory – Stirred by Song – #captureyourgrief 2015

A little over a year ago, pregnant, I joined our church choir with the caveat that I might have to quit at any time due to my potential for complications and bed rest.

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#captureyourgrief, baby loss, grace, grief, music, Poetry, pregnancy
Daily Life, Grief, Motherhood

Sunrise – I believe in the sun – #captureyourgrief 2015

Julie
October 1, 2015
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Sunrise – I believe in the sun – #captureyourgrief 2015

Between ushering the younger two off to the bus and driving the bigger kids to school, I went looking for the sunrise this morning.

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#captureyourgrief, #whathealsyourheart, baby loss, grief, Poetry, sunrise
News, Words

Buy the Books & Meet the Authors at Park Road Books

Julie
April 1, 2015
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Buy the Books & Meet the Authors at Park Road Books

I am pleased to share that Love Like Weeds is now available at Park Road Books in Charlotte!

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books, Charlotte, events, Love Like Weeds, Poetry, readings
Daily Life, Grief, News, Stuff

“My Resolutions” or “The Benefits of Peer Pressure”

Julie
February 1, 2015
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“My Resolutions” or “The Benefits of Peer Pressure”

I’m not much of a fan of New Year’s resolutions. They just don’t really fit my calendar.  I mean, think about it: each new year starts just a week after Christmas Day, at the end of a two-month-long holiday spree, and (if you live in the northern hemisphere as I…

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goals, good books, healing, other poets, Poetry, resolve, writing
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