I started writing poetry when I was nine years old. My mother had friends who were poets, my aunts wrote poetry, and I had wonderful teachers in school who not only wrote poetry but promoted poetry. Also, I had friends who enjoyed “playing with words.” Writing poetry seemed natural.
Many of my themes deal with nature; however, I also have written about issues concerning the range of human experience, including joy, love, and desperation. I also write children’s poetry and songs for children. Coupling my poems with my drawings and paintings gives me great pleasure.
I wrote “Early Snow” several years ago and follow it with “Late Snow” this year. With the weather this sping, I thought it was appropriate.
To read Patricia’s previous published poem – click here
