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Cat (Original Poem)

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 ~ Miriam Novotny ~ 2 Comments

Once upon an August, I met a cat during a late-night walk, and when I returned, this poem came pouring out of me. I hadn’t expected to write it, but it remains one of my favorites. What do you think? ~*~ Sinew-strength of willow-swiftness, Whisper-steps of soundless silk. Shadow-son of will-o’-wispness, Drifting ninja, specter-sylph. Gold-green … Continue reading Cat (Original Poem)

Epiphany — And a Christmas Poem!

January 8, 2022October 16, 2022 ~ Miriam Novotny ~ 5 Comments

The word epiphany is derived from a Greek word meaning "to manifest, to display, to come suddenly into view," which in turn is thought to have come from an ancient Indo-European root meaning "to shine."1 For me, it conjures up images of sudden revelation -- a break in the clouds, a beam of starlight, a … Continue reading Epiphany — And a Christmas Poem!

God Save Canada (Original Poem)

July 3, 2021June 4, 2022 ~ Miriam Novotny ~ 7 Comments

This post is dedicated to Maria McDonald, history tutor and Canadian patriot.  A belated happy Canada Day to all my Canadian readers! And if you're American, have a happy Independence Day! Or if you're neither Canadian nor American, I hope you have a wonderful day all the same. 🙂 I am privileged to be both … Continue reading God Save Canada (Original Poem)

Theoden’s Charge (Original Poem)

April 1, 2020April 26, 2022 ~ Miriam Novotny ~ 4 Comments

As a challenge, I recently decided to choose a passage from a work of classic literature and re-write it in verse. Not too surprisingly, I chose J. R. R. Tolkien's The Return of the King -- the last paragraph from "The Ride of the Rohirrim." Such was Tolkien's skill that this bright scene has stamped … Continue reading Theoden’s Charge (Original Poem)

Innocence (Original Poem)

January 15, 2020April 26, 2022 ~ Miriam Novotny ~ 1 Comment

Give me the eyes of childhood /Unstained with blinding grime, /Through which the world shines bright and clean, /The sky so blue, the grass so green! /Oh, for the ...

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Hello there! I’m Miriam – a fantasy author and homeschool graduate. I ramble about folklore, review my favorite books, and write fiction and poetry. 

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