When I was 25 I interviewed for a teaching job at a very small school that had eight grades and employed four teachers. I fell in love...

Poetry is a beautiful art form that allows writers to express emotions, connect with readers, and explore the world around them. Whether...

The thing I dreaded the most happened:  a farm accident. . .   *************************************************************************...

Poetry can create strong bonds that connect people. Each person has both common and unique aspects of their life. Most everyone can...

I have a favorite photo of my children when child #5 was born. My three older children are staring in wonder at their one-day-old baby...

Since today is Mother’s Day, I am thinking of my daughter Charity who was stillborn. I had to say good-bye to her before I could say...

When my husband and I wanted to have children And weren’t having much success In the usual way, I approached a doctor to ask if he could...

How Does My Husband/ Wife Annoy Me, Let Me Count the Ways How can you have a strong marriage when you and your partner have such...

Why write poetry by Linda DeGree

Welcome to the Poetry of the Heart by Linda DeGree Compiled by Linda DeGree