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Poem of the Week: Moon Over Water

Poem of the Week: Moon Over Water

I mostly post my poetry first on Instagram, (unless it is a patron-exclusive poem). Then, each Sunday here on the blog, I post the poem that has got the most Insta likes. If you’re on Instagram, let’s follow each other. You’ll find my account Orna Ross.poetry here....

Thank You Poetry Patrons

Do you value poetry and its power to make positive change? Poetry Patrons: People Power Poets used to rely on elites–kings and queens, lords and ladies, tribal leaders and arts councils–to support their work. Only the well-to-do could afford the luxury of...
Sunday Inspirations. Poem: Halting Place

Sunday Inspirations. Poem: Halting Place

Here, evening mist has nothing to hold but the trees. Autumn has not yet plucked the last of the leaves. For me, it’s that time of day, that time of year, when poems come. Oh, that ache to be here, to be heard. Surely, soon. You relieve it with love, always did. My...
Sunday Inspirational Poetry: Truth To Tell

Sunday Inspirational Poetry: Truth To Tell

“‘Thou Shalt Not’ soon fades but ‘Once Upon A Time’ goes on forever.” ~ Philip Pullman. Morning, May in England, Ascot Priory wood. In a clearing by the pathway, a branch invites a bow. I lay my forehead on its bark, its skin on mine is cool with rain. These...