It is very exciting to be part of a collection of poems and art by so many women I admire. Thanks to editor (and poet), Caroline Skanne, I have a haiku and three tanka included. The title and theme of “wild voices” was given to us to interpret in any way we chose. I urge those of you who love poetry to purchase a copy of this anthology for yourself and/or for a gift.
Wild Voices, An Anthology of Short Poetry & Art by Women
edited by Caroline Skanne, February 2017
***book available:https://wildflowerpoetrypress.wordpress.com/current-titles/
This title is also available on amazon.com or amazon.co.uk
Here are my poems that appear in this lovely anthology:
the softness
of a raspberry
on my tongue…
I remember our long
first kiss
wild honeysuckle
heady and sweet—
your hold
on me
just as strong
a softness of spring
flecked with apple blossoms ~
the morning you died
darkness swept in
lost and wild
foxglove—
danger hidden
in such beauty
Foxglove, also known as Digitalis purpurea
A Poet in Time 
All the pieces are beautiful, Mary. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you, dear Suzanne. 💚
These are lovely poems, Mary! Congratulations!! 🙂
Thanks so much, Robin. I’m always delighted when you like something I’ve written. I hope you have been well. I need to get caught up with all your lovely poems! ❤
Thank you, Mary! I have been very busy with work and family issues lately and have not had much time to read my friends’ poems, but it is so wonderful to read your lovely poems and connect with you again! ❤
Congratulations Mary, beautiful work
Many thanks, Rachel. I’m glad you liked these.
Congratulations! Lovely picture and poem today💗