pencil sketch of my dad – done when I was 18

In honor of Father’s Day, three poems from my collection honoring my Dad, Like Toast for Jam, have appeared on LiteraryMama. Once on the page, look down the list and you’ll fine my three poems. Or you can access each one directly this way:‘Hunger;’ ‘Simple Gifts;’ and ‘The Shower.’

My Dad lived to be 90, and died in 1997. It’s taken me a long time to bring these forward. I’d love to hear your comments – what resonates with you, moves you, raises questions. Have you experienced similar feelings or interactions with your father?

Please share your stories with me here! And Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there.