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Fine Tooth Comb

by Elizabeth Howard

Blue plastic comb
Rosemary Spray
Bother the louse
And its tedium.
Glass-half full?
Long sessions
Together on a
Sun-warmed stoop
Hand in her hair.

Day 17, A River of Stones

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Elizabeth writes literary non-fiction, haiku, cultural rants, and Demand Poetry in order to forward the cause of beautiful writing. She calls London, Kansas City, and Iowa home. View all posts by Elizabeth Howard →

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Since I was diagnosed with depression decades ago (age 15), I have had some time to discover a few things that do help me. Some of those things are the usual sort of things: going for walks, taking medication, having a good support system, knowing that my diagnosis is a medical one — that I’m…

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Poetry Jam was absolutely yummy! If you want to hi Poetry Jam was absolutely yummy! If you want to hit up some of the open mics this weekend and need info, DM @flying_ketchup_press for deets! @pollyalice_artist . . . #demandpoetry #poetryjam #poetrykc #openmicnight #kansascitypoetry @midamericaartsalliance @artist_inc_official @maryjsauer
Hey yeah! It’s the weekend! Get out there and en Hey yeah! It’s the weekend! Get out there and enjoy your community— live love local! . . #kansascity #lifeisgood @greenguitarfolk #livemusic #tipyourbartender #fullmoonenergy #dogsofinstagram
What do you struggle with? For me it's this life o What do you struggle with? For me it's this life of making myself into something -- but I already feel whole and full and overflowing. So the something is something that is supposed to have meaning to others? I am not sure. I go for a walk alone in this world and, tbh, I know exactly who I am. Why am I working so hard to tell everyone else? Isn't it obvious? Why am i trying to tell my story/stories to others? I am not sure. Except that I feel very comforted by the stories that others share with me. So it's a constant push and pull for me to try and "control" myself in a way that allows others to see me. Do I really want to be seen? Do you? I'm really tired. But I keep on plugging away. Also, I am 99.9 percent sure I am undiagnosed ADHD --- really sorry to everyone that I've interrupted these many years. If you want to catch up with my brain, you are going to have to RUN, or at the very least speed walk. Anyway, good morning from out here on the moon.
In love with Annie Leibovitz At Work @crystalbridg In love with Annie Leibovitz At Work @crystalbridgesmuseum. There were two delicious pics of @stevemartinreally that are worth the drive alone. Also #susansontag in a bear suit. ❤️❤️ . . #photography #womensupportingwomen #modernart #annieliebovitzatwork
A detour to Crystal Bridges to see #annieliebovitz A detour to Crystal Bridges to see #annieliebovitzatwork was so worth it. I need more time alone in this gallery! @annieleibovitz @crystalbridgesmuseum #photographer #modernart
“Don't struggle. There is no need to attain anyt “Don't struggle. There is no need to attain anything. I am writing a book, but I am not struggling. I am resting also. …" Today's postcard is a nod to the beautiful spirit of Eureka Springs, which gives me rest -- with the words of Thich Nhat Hanh. https://zedreview.substack.com/p/the-world-needs-healing . . . #thichnhathanh #healingrest #writersofinstagram #eurekasprings #meditationpractice #restandrecovery #writerscolonydairyhollow
What? WHAT! . #sasquatch #eurekasprings #thenatura What? WHAT! . #sasquatch #eurekasprings #thenaturalstate #fashionista
Nature is overwhelming in exactly the way one woul Nature is overwhelming in exactly the way one would want it to be at Dairy Hollow link in bio 🌸 . . . #eurekasprings #purplephlox #thenaturalstate @writerscolonydairyhollow
Be open to see others as they see themselves. Let Be open to see others as they see themselves. Let them be who they are. Once I told my mother — when i was about 40 or so:

“Mom you need to accept me for who I am.“ When the words came out of my mouth I was as surprised as she was. “Oh!” she said, then. “Ok.” I don’t think I can say there was some great “turnaround” that day. Except that I felt better for saying it. And I know she did hear me. . . #compassion365 #kcmo #artistsinc #demandpoetry #kansascitypoet #supermoon2023 #superbluemoon #compassion #todaymood
What the water will do... #demandpoetry #climatecr What the water will do... #demandpoetry #climatecrisis . . . #demandpoetry #writemore  #poemaday #writeeveryday #poetsofinstagram #artistsinc #kansascitypoet
Good morning. We had thunderstorms at 4 a.m. and I Good morning. We had thunderstorms at 4 a.m. and I was awake for them. If you know me, you know I never want to miss a thunderstorm. I was awake at 6:15 to drop a kiddo at work then and was grace with these morning skies. So yes, there was a storm. But, you know it's a metaphor too. . . . #staystrong #afterthestorm #demandpoetry #morningperson #poetrycommunity #hereforyou @artistsinc #kcpoetry
Getting caught up in the judgment game calls for a Getting caught up in the judgment game calls for an opportunity for self-reflection and self-love. This isn’t selfishness or narcissism: I deserve self-compassion and affection. #buddhaquotes #selflove #compassion365 #feelingalone #feelingbetter
I've long been a part of a supportive writing comm I've long been a part of a supportive writing community and that makes all the difference in the world to a writer. Back in Connecticut, my writing pals (led by Milford poet laureate emeritus @mctheebs) hosted a brilliant workshop that included both writing and critique. It's been my plan for awhile to offer a workshop of my own in a similar way. I am so pleased that Diana and Allen Rendell are giving us space at @artschoolkc in Downtown Lee's Summit to try this thing out. Starting this Fall -- September 10 -- I will be hosting a Sunday evening writing workshop with guided, empowering critique at Art School in Downtown Lee's Summit. The group is open to writers of all levels and will include a period of journaling on a theme from prompts, followed by the opportunity to share your writing or to bring and share 3-4 pages of something your are currently working on. If you've never experienced critique in a guided setting, this is your chance. Art School is a art-filled location in Lee's Summit, convenient to writers in Raytown, south Kansas City area, with only a short drive from Leawood, Prairie Village, Overland Park. TBH, it's only a short drive out from Midtown KC! Limited seating. Hope to see you there. Feel free to message me with any questions. @Artschoolkc @allenrendell @downtownls @lsartscouncil @lstribune @writingworkshopkc #kcwriters #writingcommunity #southkc #writingworkshop @midamericaartsalliance
It’s hard to know what goes on in our friends’ It’s hard to know what goes on in our friends’ and loved ones' interior lives. I think we probably have those really few close friends who let us know when life isn’t great, when they are depressed or struggling. But then there is also that whole wave of people -- cousins, acquaintances, friends, family who we don’t see enough, etc. -- who may be having a bad day. Or who may be struggling quietly with something more. It’s that “something more” -- that quiet suffering beyond our ken -- that shifts meaning in a life. Does this ever happen to you? Every now and then I get a “feeling” that something isn’t quite right with someone. It’s just that “feeling” you get that something is off. Maybe I haven’t heard from them in awhile. Or their responses are slow on the uptake. It might not be anything more than a feeling. This is a wisdom -- we have this. It takes some practice, to pay attention. And then it takes compassion to respond with wholehearted presence. As Cuong Lu says, responding to this feeling is "listening with empathy" -- and it's an insight and wisdom we all have. It gives us a chance to respond, with generosity. #lovingkindness #compassion365 . . . #kcmo #artistsinc #demandpoetry #kansascitypoet @cuongluteachings @tricyclemag #zen #empathy #generosity
Summer in Beautiful British Columbia! #travelgram Summer in Beautiful British Columbia! #travelgram #canada #britishcolumbia #beautifuldestinations #feelsgood
Love-in-a-mist flower, (Nigella damascena) growing Love-in-a-mist flower, (Nigella damascena) growing out front of @colinphillips67’s Aunt Lois’s house. Have you ever heard a more romantic name? Look at that seed head! Native to southern Europe but happily growing in North Vancouver. #vancouverflowers #northvancouver #loveinthemist #cottagegarden
Canada is BIG. This is just one inlet — the Saan Canada is BIG. This is just one inlet — the Saanich Inlet — off Vancouver Island between Malahat and Bamberton. In the distance are the Gulf Islands. In detail on the second photo, a boat that’s probably fairly good sized. And then just a few of billions of Douglas Fir trees — so tall. And then next, one tree and one flower in the expansive @thebutchartgardens in Victoria, at the south end of the island, built 100+ years ago in an old limestone mine. Amazing beautiful and so so big. #saanich #malahatskywalk #britishcolumbia #beauitfulbc #travelcanada
Incredible black light mural @yyjblock by @jsiloh. Incredible black light mural @yyjblock by @jsiloh. Great art, but not better than the cocktails 😘😉 #victoriabc #bourbon #artistsoninstagram
This is EVERYTHING! #yamobethere #michaelmcdonald This is EVERYTHING! #yamobethere #michaelmcdonald #70sforever
Happy 4th of July from Penny—who will be VERY ha Happy 4th of July from Penny—who will be VERY happy when everyone stops exploding things around here! Thunder vest helps a little… but tbh, seems like the kids in the ‘hood start blowing sh*t up the day the fireworks tents go up. I’ve definitely changed my tune on fireworks — of course one day to celebrate is doable, but the nonstop, all day long crackity-crack from June 30th on is too much. Penny would like to relax. And I guess I suppose there are many of us that wish it didn’t sound like we were at war. 🐶🧨😭😔
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