Tag Archives: poetry

Coronavirus April 2020

Posted on April 19, 2020 by kconstantine

Pure air, blossom scent Spring returns to silenced streets Mourning doves coo … coo …

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Coronavirus March 2020

Posted on March 30, 2020 by kconstantine

Plague. Such an antiquated term, conjuring ignorance and myth and black-hooded reapers; bodies piled in ancient blanket-covered carts. But last night, while I slept, 800 people died in Spain. Our plague is washed in white–masked and gloved. Darkness hides behind … Continue reading →

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Care to Read?

Posted on June 6, 2018 by kconstantine

I have updated my “Writings” page with the text of a published vignette and a poem, since links to the online publications have expired. Please enjoy!

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Thinking of Poe

Posted on January 22, 2018 by kconstantine

We just passed Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday. He was born January 19, 1809, and I’ve been reading his poetry and also some of his essays. One of them in particular, “The Poetic Principle,” where he attempts to explain poetry and … Continue reading →

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I Believe in New Year’s

Posted on January 1, 2018 by kconstantine

2017 was a sad year. In addition to the major shocking, horrifying and depressing events that took place in the world, on a minor, personal note, I got almost nothing written. How can a person who calls themselves a writer … Continue reading →

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Poetry Summer

Posted on September 14, 2017 by kconstantine

Troubled times. Hurricanes and floods, fear and outrage, unbelievable politics and uncertain futures. Where can we turn? Perhaps to poetry. The word comes from the Greek “Poiesis,” or “to make.” Long before we wrote anything down, we recited poetry to … Continue reading →

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If Only

Posted on May 2, 2017 by kconstantine

I am honored to have my poem “If Only” included in the Spring issue of Apeiron Review! Issue Twelve is an intense collection, with some amazing prose, poetry, photographs and illustrations. You can read it online here. (“If Only” is on page 30.) … Continue reading →

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The Thrill of Hope

Posted on January 1, 2016 by kconstantine

The new year brings hope A day like any other Becomes an opportunity I watch the animals They don’t know the calendar And live in hope all of the days The cat sits motionless in the morning dew Staring at the gopher … Continue reading →

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Old Friends

Posted on December 15, 2015 by kconstantine

         I’m with Longfellow, who said,  Ah! How good it feels the hand of an old friend. I can’t help it. I love old friends and I love traditions and I love remembering. I don’t know why I’m so nostalgic, … Continue reading →

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Autumn Begins

Posted on September 25, 2015 by kconstantine

The sun still shimmers warm Breaking through branches bereft Their leaves lost to the lawn A coverlet for the coming chill  

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