by Chris Maxwell | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
I remember when the age of 60 sounded old. It doesn’t any more. As of today I’m included in that number.To some, that might label me as elderly. That’s okay. Whatever the perception, I see this birthday as another invitation, another reflection, another motivation.For...
by Chris Maxwell | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
April is #NationalPoetryMonth. Here is one is the poems from my new book, “embracing now.” Also, subscribe to the YouTube Poetry Network and watch the video of today’s poem. the miles and the...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, my schedule changed. And my life changed. I didn’t sleep well Friday night, thinking about three upcoming trips. Early Saturday morning I canceled those trips, and felt sadness. I would miss seeing people. I would miss telling...
by Chris Maxwell | Nov 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Somewhere There are two people Facing each other in a cafe At this very moment They are drinking dark coffee And they are saying nothing And they have been saying nothing For so long They have forgotten why They...
by Chris Maxwell | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Welcome to “Poetry for the Summer.” Today’s blog is from my book “a slow and sudden God: 40 years of wonder.” reality words spoken or written, intentionally or unintentionally, and released. words heard or read, passively or...