Each of these poems in an invitation to elevate your coffee drinking experience. There are also three writing prompts to inspire a poem of your own. This is an insider’s guide to coffee and poetry.

I’m rewriting my poetry manuscript, Wild Altar. It was rejected recently. This made me think. Was there a valid reason?

I didn’t see it at first. But yes, the poetry could be better.

Our writing may be in danger of becoming too safe, too routine, too human. What could the forests, rivers and winds teach you about writing?

How could your writing become inspired from allowing wild, natural energy onto the page?

Nature poetry brings us closer to the Earth. It reminds us of long forgotten spaces. A forest you used to walk. A tree that offered shade. A garden which sustained you. Nature poetry can conjure natural landscapes and invite them deep into your heart.

My poetry manuscript (Wild Altar) was rejected for publication. I wanted to update you on the process and progress of my manuscript becoming a book. I also wanted to give myself a pep talk.

These 5 poems became beacons of hope in my darkest moments as a writer. They reignited my passion and reminded me why I couldn't give up

An exploration of sacred solitude and the muse.

Discover the journey of creating 'Wild Altar,' a poetry book capturing the essence of New Zealand's landscape. Explore the challenges of writing, publishing, and the power of perseverance in the poetic process.

Explore the magic of nature as a muse for poetry. Embrace sensory detail, metaphor, and vulnerability to craft authentic and heartfelt nature poems. Let nature be your guide.