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The Colors of Papa

The Story Behind the Poem My Papa was a major figure in my life. Living most of my childhood 3 miles down the road from him and my Grandma was a treasure that my own children have not yet received for themselves. He attended many (most?) of my athletic and dramatic events and told The [...]

By Sarah|2017-02-20T22:08:25-05:00August 1st, 2016|From My Writer's Notebook, Poetry|5 Comments

The Colors of Humility

The Story Behind the Poem Have you ever been found out? It's an awful feeling. Heart in throat. Can't eat. Breathe. Get out of bed. There's a process that starts with shame and ends with grace. If you know that feeling, you'll understand this poem. The Colors of Humility by Sarah Steele August 2014 Humility [...]

By Sarah|2017-02-20T22:08:41-05:00July 18th, 2016|From My Writer's Notebook, Poetry|4 Comments