Monthly Archives: March 2013

The Moral of the Story

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Sometimes it takes me wearing someone else’s shoes to appreciate their side of the story. Actually, it happens more often than not. It seems appropriate to be writing this post on my birthday as it marks a new beginning for … Continue reading →

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New Shoes – A Poem

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

For dVersePoets: Poetics Dorothy steps anxiously through the glass store door Comparing color & price for a new pair of shoes, touching here and there feeling their texture Wondering where They’ve been, Nervously – Clicking her red heels out of … Continue reading →

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Against The Tide – A Sonnet

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

For dVersePoets: Form For All– A Sonnet. This a form I don’t believe I have ever attempted before. There is significance in the fact that the word “his” is not capitalized in the second stanza. I did “cheat” once but … Continue reading →

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Vibrato – A Poem & Dedication

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

This is dedicated to Willemijn Verkaik of Wicked who inspired me to keep singing even if its just when I’m alone. A deep green vibrato leads dramatic scenes Hovering high at fifty octaves above my own & new strings Holding … Continue reading →

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Awakening – A Poem

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

An eager seed Wrapped snugly In hope / it wiggles & crawls / through tight dirt, growing Stre-tch-ing Pale green roots a warm awakening As soft light sinks through small Cracks in the Dew soft earth A peaceful feeling Unwrapping … Continue reading →

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Free Hugs – A Poem

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

A handmade sign Reading “Free Hugs” In the corner of my eye in a sea of “I’m fine” City poker faces in Times Square of all places Where no one “has the time” to stop & wonder Why he feels … Continue reading →

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Goodbye (For Good?)

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Spoiler Alert – I will not be discussing much of the actual plot from Wicked but a scene from the show inspired me to write this which will be vaguely discussed. If you have not yet seen this show, I … Continue reading →

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Up In Smoke – A Poem

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

For dVersePoets. I am not sure if I did this prompt correctly but this was supposed to be read from the eyes of an object. With a little lit wick My brave flame warms her face Brushing shadows away as … Continue reading →

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Rewritten – A Poem

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Restless thoughts spin out like a thousand tops With neatly crossed “t”s & dotted eyes Written to pacify My crowded mind & nothing to stop them but the wise hands of time And the dream Gretchen Leary 2013

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Sweet Dreams – A Poem

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Sweet nostalgia cradles me / in moonlit blankets of memories As dreams call out to me again like the oldest of closest friends I press my cheek To your heartbeat & sweet nostalgia cradles me Gretchen Leary 2013

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