Sold by Birchbark Books Ancient Light: Poems (Sun Tracks) (Volume 94) by Kimberly Blaeser In memory of those lost to the pandemic and the centuries-long plague of violence.May our communities heal.To relatives (blood and soul) — gratitude. Gizhawenimin.–Kimberly Blaeser dedication page Nobody writes of the sanctity and language of nature and our blessed bond…
A2Z 2026 Hastseoltoi
Hastseoltoi (Navajo) “Navajo Deer Hunt” by Narciso Abeyta Diné (Navajo), 1918-1998 at Philbrook emuseum Hastseoltoi is a significant figure in Navajo mythology, known as the goddess of hunting and wilderness. She is often associated with the natural world and is believed to have the power to provide hunters with success in their endeavors. In Navajo culture, hunting is…
#FF — Why This Time?
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Why This Time? Why this time? Our best vacation ever; on the ocean. Fresh-caught, rosemary-grilled swordfish, with citrus Margaritas, and similar variations of, every dinner. Sweating, rolling in rose-scented sheets each midnight. Your eyes laser onto the hostess’ deep cleavage; the receding ass of our waitress after taking our orders;…
A2Z 2026 — Gleti
Gleti (Dahomey) Dahomey Royalty Gleti (pronounced gley-tee) is Moon Goddess in Dahomey mythology and serves as mother to all stars. Her name means “moon-moon.” She is revered within the Fon culture, primarily found in Benin, Togo, and southwestern Nigeria. Gleti is one of the three primary rain deities of Zaire; she passed on her duties…
dVerse Tuesday Poetics — Eat, drink, and be merry.*
Eat, drink, and be merry.* Never decline an invitation to laugh with friends. The kitchen may need cleaning, laundry may be piling high, and deadlines for filing tax returns are near; but An in-law just passed unexpectedly, an old co-worker/friend’s now in chemo, bombs are dropping here and there, and AI is out to get…
A2Z 2026 Freya
Freya (Norse) Freya (Old Norse Freyja, “Lady”) is one of the preeminent goddesses in Norse mythology. She’s a member of the Vanir tribe of deities but became an honorary member of the Aesir gods after the Aesir-Vanir War. Her father is Njörðr/Njord. Her mother is unknown, but could be Nerthus. Freyr is her brother. With her husband Odin/Óðr, she is the mother of two…
dVerse Q245 — Tinkling Dem Bones
Tinkling Dem Bones Bones – frames creak aboutwithin, without house, clothedwith flesh, upholstery; bareearly Spring trees. Rattled in closets; as unwaxedboards that squeak beneath. You feel it in them.You shake them in Octoberand in Friday craps. They dance us silly human cartoons. De (aka whimsygizmo) is today’s host of dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. De wants…
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