A Poppy Blooms

by Katsushika Hokusai

I write, erase, rewrite,
Erase again, and then
A poppy blooms.

UPDATE…
My writing, erasing, and rewriting have resulted in a poppy bloom. Actually, several poppy blooms. And I am thankful.

Unpublished manuscripts (with working titles) . . .

MY OTHER BROTHER
Early Picture Book: rhyme, theme - sibling grief, human love, faith during trials

ANNABELLE’S DAFFODILS
Picture Book: prose, Easter story, themes - bond between grandchild/grandparent, human love, love for God’s Son

CLYDE & MCBRIDE COLLIDE
Early Picture Book: monorhyme, themes - conflict resolution, friendship, anger management

NO, THANKS. I DON’T DO POETRY!
Middle Grade: novel-in-verse, Christmas/winter story, themes - teamwork, effort, attitude

SWEET BELLE: THE ANGEL WHO COULDN’T SING
Early Reader: prose, Christmas story, themes: trying new things, problem solving, friendship, different talents

HUCK GETS STUCK!
Board Book: rhyme, themes - friendship, helping others

PUPPY LOVE
Board Book: rhyme, themes - caring for pets, pet adoption

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO LOST HER BLUE SOCKS
Board Book: monorhyme, fractured nursery rhyme, concept - colors

HUCK, CHUCK, & BRUCE: CHRISTMAS AT THE SHORE
Early Reader: prose, Christmas story, themes - problem solving, friendship, putting others first

I WONDER AS I WANDER
Picture Book: rhyme, based on Christmas carol, theme - a child’s reflection on Christ’s birth and death