Category Archives: Poetry

Another Children’s Rhyming Poem

Posted on May 16, 2015 by russtowne

One Day in the Shade One day in the shade Of a Tickletoe Tree I thought how funny The world would be If we saw with our ears Tasted with toes Smelled with our eyes And touched with our nose … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fun, Humor, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Rhyming | Tagged childrens', poem, poet, poetry, rhyming | 22 Comments

A Children’s Rhyming Story Poem

Posted on May 14, 2015 by russtowne

V. G. and Me When I watched a butterfly Flutter by in the sky, I tripped into a prickly bush With thorns so sharp, they hurt my tush! I wriggled and scriggled but got more stuck. I felt trapped and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Compassion, Humor, Kindness, LIfe Lessons, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged children, humor, poet, poetry, rhyming | 17 Comments

Dark Beauties

Posted on May 6, 2015 by russtowne

Dark Beauties Delightful tree silhouettes Framed by dusk-dimmed skies Your verdant beauty turns to black Before enchanted eyes You don’t complain about the change As nightfall draws near You simply use the light that’s left To make your silhouettes … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Challenges, Nature, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged beauty, nature, poem, poet, poetry, silhouettes, trees | 16 Comments

You’re a Beautiful Memory

Posted on May 5, 2015 by russtowne

You’re a Beautiful Memory Long after You’ve gone Your memory Brings Hope In the deepest Depths of despair Beauty When ugly Seems everywhere Love To transform apathy Wisdom To help my eyes to see Light That shines through darkest … Continue reading →

Posted in Loneliness, Loss, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged beauty, loss, Love, poem, poetry | 32 Comments

Heart Whispers is Now Listed on Amazon.com!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by russtowne

Posted in Poems By Others, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Writing Project Updates | Tagged Amazon.com, anthology, collection, Heart Whispers, poems, poetry poets | 33 Comments

Heart Whispers and Palpable Imaginings

Posted on June 30, 2014 by russtowne

The physical proof for my latest anthology compilation project titled Heart Whispers arrived today. I just reviewed and okayed it for release. Thank you to everyone who contributed their creations and/or are otherwise supporting this project! Officially, the title should … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, Poems By Others, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthology, books, fiction, flash fiction, poems, poetry, wrtining | 1 Comment

Taking the Next Step

Posted on June 5, 2014 by russtowne

It’s been a while since I last update many of you reading the team indie publishing projects. Over fifty writers are participating with a total of about 137 of their creations. For many these anthologies are their print publication debut, … Continue reading →