Stuart Watkins No. Family don’t visit too much anymore Picnic table been overgrown Fact is, not safe to sit on Seems like folks order in food Stays at home watchin’ TV News used to be shared around Tellin’ each other what they heard Sharin’ smokes and jokes And sometimes a sip from a jug When…
Tag: Poetry
November 2025, Generals
Thunderstorm
Stuart Watkins Comes the rain gently wetting all the plain Crashing bashing booms the thunder Rudely wakening all who slumber Slashing dashing lightning lights the sky Wonder to behold with naked eye Whooshing swooshing blows the wind Forces the tallest trees to bend Sunshine rays light up the sky Telling all the storm will soon…
November 2025, Generals
Thanksgiving
Linda Rosenkrans The soul’s dust settles My heart fills with gratitude Mother’s love remains.
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
I’m a Lonely Frog
Stuart Watkins I’m a lonely frog Living in a great big pond I sunbathe on a lily pad But I sunbathe all alone When I sing my love song In a deep, deep baritone Lady voices don’t respond, not one at all, at all, at all My legs are strong and powerful I leap from…
August 2024
Resident Wins International Poetry Contest
Ann Greville, known to her readers as Lyz Kelley, has captured the grand prize in an international poetry contest with her moving piece “Embrace Your Extraordinary.” A USA Today Bestselling Author, Ann has written over 30 books, with 20 available on Amazon, showcasing her remarkable storytelling abilities. She is currently delving into the world of…
Features, July 2024
Haiku Poem
Linda Rosenkrans Lipstick of Many Colors Haiku Blast Glimmering rainbow, Lipstick dances on my lips, Colors flash and fade. Vibrant hues embrace, Lipstick of many colors, Beauty blooms each day. Colors on my lips, Hues of beauty shimmer bright, Lipstick painted bold. Lipstick fantasy, Painting smiles with hues so bright, Beauty’s vibrant grace.
March 2024, Generals
Writers Group Coffee House
Stuart Watkins Prose and Poetry Readings by the SaddleBrooke Writers Group will be presented on March 28 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Mountainview Ballroom East. Tickets are on sale now on the SaddleBrooke TWO website and at the SaddleBrooke TWO Administration office. Delightful piano music, a no-host bar, coffee, tea, and dessert will…
Features, October 2022
A Celebration of Poetry
Rev. Rachel Srubas Award-winning poet Janet Rives will present a poetry reading at Mountain Shadows Church, located at 14240 N. Oracle Road at Mountainaire Drive, on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 1:30 p.m. Rives is the author of two poetry collections, Into This Sea of Green and Washed by a Summer Rain.
Features, October 2021
Poet’s Corner
All Hallows Eve Linda Rosenkrans Jack-O’-Lantern sneers Hungry ghouls prowl at night The blue moon appears. Monsoon Rains Stuart Watkins Bring her again, monsoon rains Over the desert sands Quenching all thirsty and dry Bring her soon again to me Let thunder stir my soul Who am I to wonder why Animals huddle to stay…
Features, January 2021
Not all Poems Rhyme
Stuart Watkins conquests and keeping score was my game before meeting you you gotta believe look into my eyes and hear my words you caught my eye long before we met noticed your smile, heard your laughter, kindness touched everyone you met timid and shy, yet brave and strong, my heart was drawn by the…