Top stories published by poetryisoutthere in 2018

One of my greatest flaws, according to close friends and people I’ve just met, is that I do not like concerts. Of course, I’m always willing to be persuaded — so maybe it is better stated that I have never been…

Wonderer in poetryisoutthere

Aug 2, 2018

Childhood and cloudy skies

“Play Ball” by Shel Silverstein

I was parked outside my apartment chatting with a dear friend when I noticed this sign. I’ve never actually used the basketball hoop or lackluster tennis net enclosed by the fence, but the contrast between the bright color…

Wonderer in poetryisoutthere

Aug 7, 2018

Catching rainbows with summer rays

“Summer at North Farm” by Stephen Kuusisto

I was going for a walk with two of my sisters on a childhood trail when we jaunted across this adorable chalk art. While the summer is still around, I figured I wanted to get as much of the color of…

Wonderer in poetryisoutthere

Jul 25, 2018

Needing color

“The Late Wisconsin Spring” by John Koethe

After three days of black and white, I was on the hunt for color. I thought the day would match my search. One of those days where you think you are going to dropkick life, but instead you wind up drinking three coffees because you…

Wonderer in poetryisoutthere

Jul 28, 2018

Drinking tea and raking leaves

“The Opposite of Nostalgia” by Eric Gamalinda

I needed something yellow, but it couldn’t be another flower. It’s a beautiful summer — so when I saw a rake, I took the opportunity to hide my Teavana bottle and try to get an angle.

Wonderer in poetryisoutthere

Jul 30, 2018

The Trickle-down theory of going outside

“The Trickle-down theory of Happiness” by Philip Appleman

I haven’t been doing this for very long but I already feel like a broken record. Life comes in cycles though, and I guess one of mine is feeling disillusioned about the world…

Wonderer in poetryisoutthere

Jul 26, 2018

Crescents and plucked flowers

“Seeing the Eclipse in Maine” by Robert Bly

Yesterday a man walking past stopped to pull a flower from a nearby bush and handed it to me. He said “Have a good day” and continued across the street.This is that flower.

Wonderer in poetryisoutthere

Jul 25, 2018

It all begins with coffee

“Don’t Bother the Earth Spirt” by Joy Harjo

I don’t often wake up rejoicing for the start of another day. This day was special though — for weeks I’d been building up to starting this Instagram. Each day I was scouting out those moments I knew would come…

Wonderer in poetryisoutthere

Aug 3, 2018

Reading is listening to centuries past

“Listen. Put on Morning” by W.S. Graham

I had the privilege of growing up next to a bike trail and creek, and I have more fond childhood memories of those trees and that creek than any other place. So when I moved to college I found the…

These were the top 10 stories published by poetryisoutthere in 2018. You can also dive into monthly archives for 2018 by using the calendar at the top of this page.

About

poetryisoutthere

I run an Instagram where I take a picture of my life everyday and couple it with a poem that means a lot to me. Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/poetryisoutthere/

More information