Tag Archives: Gretchen Leary

Facebook Page!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Hi all, I created a Facebook Page now for my blog updates: http://www.facebook.com/gretchenlearypoetry It could use some love! Hint hint. 🙂 Yours, Gretchen Leary

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Lost & Found – A Poem

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Tacky fingers Peeling back Years of Your labels From my face, It’s amazing- Really, how Much a million Little words weigh. Gretchen Leary 2013 http://www.gretchenleary.com

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Black Ice – A Poem

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction: This was written while listening to Lindsey Stirling’s “Crystallize”. What an amazing piece. Truly inspiring. Dragging fire Ever so slowly Etching ice– I write with glowing Golden embers In careful scrapes And figure eights Smoother now Becoming script And … Continue reading →

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The Fisherman – A Collom Lune

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Written for @DversePoets‘ poetry prompt on Kelly Lunes and Collom Lunes. The sun wandered While the moon kept watch With heavy eyes And the village Bathed in the blue light Slept in peace The fisherman woke Before the restless sun … Continue reading →

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To Be Continued

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

I have never thought of myself as a public speaker. In fact, although I have always felt that I had a story to share, I always felt like more of a follower than a leader. Then I met you. All … Continue reading →

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Hello 2013: Hello All

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Most of you that follow my blog, thus far, know that I tend to ramble. But seeing as its 5AM and well past time to hit the pillow, I will keep this short and sweet. Aside from my hopes for … Continue reading →

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Our December – A Poem

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Precious black and white memories framed in rainbows of laughter, Your smile measures in chords Your colors surround me. Spring’s joy in your eye while Winter’s snowflakes tickle our cheeks with shivers of kisses, And your heart sings lullabies to … Continue reading →

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The Dance – A Poem

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction – This poem was written while listening to Beethoven’s “Fur Elise”. What an incredible inspiration. Please be sure to listen to this classical piece before or while reading this poem. This is more of a story than a poem … Continue reading →

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Moon Child – A Poem

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

A moon child at heart The sun stepped aside As she drew the stars To let her light shine Gretchen Leary 2012

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Homeless Angels – A Poem

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction: The art piece above is by Christine Leary (onceinabluesun.com) This poem was written and inspired by the song “Homeless” by Paul Simon with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Please be sure to listen to the song before or while reading this … Continue reading →

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