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Rising Above the Ruins with John G Evans

How marvellous to welcome gifted photographer John G Evans to the table today! John and I partnered up for a photo/poetry combination, and we are both so proud to unveil to you all. I was moved by John’s photo below and he generously shared it with me to use as inspiration for my poem. The […]

A Meeting of Minds: Author Interview of… Me!

christyb leans forward and looks you right in the face. She grasps your hand excitedly and says in a high voice, “I’m the subject of an author interview!” I send a thank-you to Laurie at Odds and Ends for having me over for a visit at her site today. We chatted about my fixation on poetry […]

The Hurricane Forces of Abuse

Many women live in verbal and physical abuse, feeling hopeless that there is a way out. Are they in another country than where you live? No. Are you they in another city? No, and they may even be in your own neighborhood. One woman may be you. I remember I used to think It will […]

When Haters Come Out To Play

Ah yes, the haters. Sometimes I try to convince myself that everyone is trustworthy and wants the best for one another. This morning I was bitterly disappointed. What happened? A nameless man (nope, he doesn’t deserve to have his name printed here) told my friend on Facebook that my poem was essentially garbage. She showed […]

A Poem for Women’s Equality Day

Did you know that August 26 is Women’s Equality Day in the United States? It is a day to recognize the work of the people who helped secure women’s right to vote in the U.S. It is a momentous day to mark the full rights of women as American citizens. The title for the day […]

CommuniCATE Guest Post: Writing through Depression

This is christyb, saying happy new day to you, my friends! Grab a cup of coffee (or do your prefer tea?) and then join me on the couch. It’s alright, don’t be shy. There’s plenty of room. Today I am happy to share my guest post at the CommuniCATE blog. The site, run by Cate […]

Strings of the Earth: A Poem

Poems crop up like new flowers in soil. I enjoy crafting them, working through the lines like gardeners run their hands through soil. Here is the newest poem from the christyb mind, Strings of the Earth. Strings of the Earth The Earth hunches over you, Playing you like a marionette doll With strings you do […]

Review: Observations Obsessions Oddities by Laurie Childree

Well hello there and welcome to an installment of Poetry Book 101. Okay, I just made up the feature but… Moving right along… ((Smiles)) When I had the opportunity to read Observations Obsessions Oddities (OOO) by Laurie Childree, I knew right away that I was in the midst of a talented writer. Laurie is an […]

New Review and Feature Post for Pathways to Illumination

Wow, excuse me while I say wow. Actually, no excuse today as there is so much to explain the smile on my face! Thank-you to everyone who has bought and / or spread word about Pathways to Illumination. Getting the message out that there is hope for people who struggle with abuse and depression is […]

Poetry Time: Your Heart Opens

This poem is about opening yourself up for love. Do you ever resist making eye contact with another person for fear of making a connection? Do you resist commitment? This poem is about the internal struggle of whether to let down you walls and open yourself up to potential heartache or not. Your Heart Opens […]