Archive - Poetry & Made Things

Putting on My Consultant Hat (After 8+ Years Behind the Scenes)

Editing, brainstorming, proofing or brainsprinkles--I'm here for it!

Feb 19 •

Jody L. Collins

January 2025

October 2024

I Attempt to Capture Autumn in a Poem

Words as pictures and other mysteries + a free holiday reading list (early)

Oct 24, 2024 •

Jody L. Collins

Poetry, Inspiration & Picturebooks for the Holiday Season

Plus a Free download for you and a recommended bookstore to support

Oct 17, 2024 •

Jody L. Collins

Stirring Petitions-Prayers While Making Pancakes

For people affected by wars and hurricanes (when you need to Do Something.)

Oct 10, 2024 •

Jody L. Collins

3 Reasons to Read Poetry if You're Writing It

Plus a list of poets to get you started + a free resource

Oct 3, 2024 •

Jody L. Collins

September 2024

Contemplate {a #poem}

How we build a life with our words

Sep 26, 2024 •

Jody L. Collins

In Case I Die Unexpectedly-A List Poem

For my children and their children, in light of current events

Sep 19, 2024 •

Jody L. Collins

Extra: Reading from Annie Dillard's Memoir of her Childhood

Some words are better out loud--a passage about childlike joy

Sep 17, 2024 •

Jody L. Collins

Sometimes I Feel Like an Any-a-Gram

On Being a Random Abstract Processor + A Gathering of Oddments

Sep 12, 2024 •

Jody L. Collins

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