A few days ago, snow dusted the southern landscape. Winter’s last blast showed up in a flurry of images on social media. Memory took me back to my time in Iowa. Yards seemed snowbound from November to March. I once stepped outside for a midnight sojourn in a still garden—and walked away with a poem.
Tag: poetry collection
Hey ATL! Would Love to See You at the Decatur Book Festival
I’m thrilled to be a part of the Decatur Book Festival (20th anniversary!) October 3-4. It’s one of Atlanta’s premier literary events. I’ll be signing copies of The Tears of Things: Poems. Whether you live in Atlanta or you’re passing through town, please stop by and say hello.
Poem: Before Dogwood Winter
I love plants that herald early spring before Dogwood Winter, the cold snap that occurs in mid-April when dogwood trees start blooming. This poem notes the painterly strokes I’d give these blooms if wielding a palette knife (page 25 from The Tears of Things: Poems (Madville Publishing).
Random Storyteller blog is now part of this site—thanks and welcome!
If you subscribed to my blog Random Storyteller, I appreciate your support. It’s now merged with this blog, so going forward, you’ll receive posts and updates through this new outlet. Please sign up for the short, monthly newsletter A.M. Creative and receive a gift—a poster inspired by my poetry and art.
Look for my new book, The Tears of Things, in February 2025
Processing depression and loss, Catherine Hamrick explores the therapeutic value of nature and poetry in The Tears of Things (Madville Publishing, February 2025). Observing seasonal flourishes and decay reminds us that love, joy, longing, sorrow, and gratitude arise from life’s imperfection and brevity.