r.m. allenSep 18, 20201 minA Teacher's Benediction [Original Poetry]May God bless you and keep you in the profession. May the Lord make at least one window in your classroom that natural light may shine...
r.m. allenAug 31, 20204 minMonthly Review: AugustThere's something irrationally sad about August. You're coming off a fabulous summer––maybe a vacation, at least some sleeping in here or...
r.m. allenAug 1, 20204 minMonthly Review: JulyAlthough the calendar says differently, in my mind, when July ends, so does summer. July means road trips and relaxation, while August is...
r.m. allenJul 14, 20201 minRain at Nana's [Original Poetry]Finches at the feeder flash dandelion-gold. Seeds spill to the brown, baked grass below, the relic of a scorching June. But open windows...