Wordsanctuary

A place for writers, teachers, and writing students to reflect on the power of language.

: Name: Maria Shine Stewart; Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

As a teacher, my favorite characterization of myself is: professional muse. As a mom, I am always being stretched in new ways. As a writer, I have been very happy. As a citizen of the world, I am deeply concerned about many things.

View my complete profile

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Don't Forget

I have overcome the technical obstacle that left me unable to open this blog. However, during the dry spell I did create another blog;

www.wordsanctuaryrevisited.blogspot.com

Go there to read some of the older essays. And thank you for spending time with me here (or there). I wholeheartedly appreciate it.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

A Poem

My bark is worn.
My sap is warm.
My limbs wave imperceptibly.
My leaves dissolve in restless earth.
My roots extend beneath your feet.
My essence wavers in your hand.
My story pulsates in your heart.

Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

I can't believe I got back in!

Fond readers...I have found out how to enter this cherished Wordsanctuary. Right hip, ouch, left hip, ouch (a bit stiff today): But hurray! Now that I have another site too, www.wordsanctuaryrevisited.blogspot.com I will have to decide on a preference. But for now, there is no place like home.