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Poetry

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Poetry: “Love…” In Springtime

Original poems — and a doodle — by southeastern Minnesota artist and poet, Diane Knight.

An old fashioned metal windmill stands above a field against a sky of pink and blue clouds at sunset

Poetry: Clouds Awakening

Nature inspires Berta Aug’s poetry. Two new poems from this local author.

(Photo submitted by Jeff Gorfine)

Poetry: A Tanka and Two Haiku

Jeff Gorfine shares three new poems in Japanese haiku and tanka styles.

From the cover of Dan Butterfass' Book of poetry, published by Shipwreckt Books.

Poetry: Excerpts from Aerie

A collection of short poems from Dan Butterfass poetry book titled Aerie.

Trailers lined up to receive their boats along the Mississippi River in late October. (Photo by John Gaddo)

Poetry: Boat Trailer Blues

Poetry by Ken Lubinski.

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Poetry: Reflections by Gavin

Southern Minnesota poet Larry Gavin is inspired by his Root River fishing experiences.

A field of Queen Anne's Lace. (Photo by Delia Bell)

Poetry: Biennial Beauty, Black Holes & Insomnia

  Biennial Beauty Tuesday, August 1, 2023 As I walk I daydream of lying in a field. Little white umbrellas float above two sun kissed bodies   drifting with the clouds overhead. Soon, when raindrops begin to fall,   these lacy umbrellas cannot hold back the water that soaks through their clothes but tickles only…

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Poetry: Yggdrasil…Turning green…the voice

Poetry by John B. Nicol.

Blooming native bluebells (Mertensia boraginaceae) return to the Root River valley every spring. (Photo by Nancy North)

Poetry: Wandering into Spring

Tom Pursell shares two seasonal poems as warmer weather returns.

The author fly fishing on the Root River. (Submitted photo)

Poetry: An Ode…A Shiver…A Loon

Lanesboro poet Becky Damron shares three poems with readers.

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Poetry: Those Darn Feelings

Poetry by Diane Knight.

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Poetry: Welcome Winter

Lanesboro historian and poet shares seasonal poems with readers.

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