Author Archives: Sabra Bowers

About Sabra Bowers

Poet / Blogger / Writer

Still Covid

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Sabra Bowers

Tethered by all I feel I can’t or shouldn’t do.When did I stop living my life and turn to waiting it out? Telling myself to find joy onthis little plot which I call mine. Sadly, waiting is now my ingrained … Continue reading →

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Dirt Road to Memories

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Sabra Bowers

So many roads are ready to take you forwardInto the empty world to come, misty with promises.So few will lead you back to what you’ve missed.…………………from the poem Invitation by Carl Dennis This dirt road leads to the farm on … Continue reading →

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Night Dreams

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Sabra Bowers

for my body and minddreams are real adventurescausing morning moods Written for the prompt: Dream Poem Photo and poem by Sabra Bowers. Full Moon 12-29-20

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Bumble Bee, I Miss Thee

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Sabra Bowers

oh, how I miss thee, bumble bee buzzing from bloom to bloomin my Azalea garden once so plentifulyou freighted me now I only see oneor two of thee I miss the sunny days ofyour sweet flight child playinghusband swatting he … Continue reading →

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Grounded in Winter

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Sabra Bowers

Near my front doorAncient rocks and crystalsGround me in winter

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Crunch

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Sabra Bowers

Would watermelon taste as sweet without itThe sound and feel of crunch There’s the obvious crunch ofNuts, carrots, celery with cream cheese There’s the softer crunch ofRoast beef, tomato, mayo, wrapped in lettuce leaves Did I mention toast and jam, … Continue reading →

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Turbulent Times

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sabra Bowers

no one at the helmin a deadly storm winds blowing this and that way emotions churningI can’t breathe once witnessedturbulent times can’t be unseen Poem and art by Sabra Bowers

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Oliver’s Toad

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sabra Bowers

This morning I delighted in a single line of poetry from Mary Oliver’s Toad.  Can’t exactly say why it thrilled me, other than my love of storytelling, maybe.  The line transported me to a place and time of imagination; where … Continue reading →

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To Move

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Sabra Bowers

Not called to move Prefer stillness And looking within I seek solitude and silence Although The world is never silent Neither are my thoughts They often ramble To the past or future Am I an antenna For thoughts Moving in … Continue reading →

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Slays My Heart

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sabra Bowers

A poem I won’t forget; it slays my heart every time I read it.  The poet is Laura Gilpin and the poem is The Two-Headed Calf.   I’m sure growing up on a farm adds to my love of this poem … Continue reading →

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