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Featured Poem: The Spell of the Union

Joy A. Burki-Watson Member-at-large I wanted release so I sought it, I worked in the South as a slave, Freedom took plenty of forethought and more than a ... Read more

Featured Art: Queen of the Night

November 26, 2019October 2, 2019 Art of the Week, Featured Art, NLAPW

“Queen of the Night,” 6 by 6 photo, by Polly Curran Sarasota Branch, Florida pollycurranphotography.zenfolio.com Artist’s statement The “Queen of the Night” is an extraordinary plant. It is prized ... Read more

Featured Poem: If You Have Ever Loved to Dance

November 19, 2019September 29, 2019 NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem, NLAPW Poem of the Week

Janet Fagal Central New York Branch You never forget the feeling. The joy of suppleness and strength, of spins and twirls, and the appearance of floating. Perhaps you ... Read more

Featured Poem: My Monet

November 13, 2019September 29, 2019 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem, NLAPW Poem of the Week

Barb Whitmarsh Bayou City II, Texas (To Dad) He will always be my Monet My tired-eyed yet dutiful father All of his paintings Are emblazoned on my mind ... Read more

Featured Art: The Potato Chip Wars — Call to Battle

November 6, 2019September 29, 2019 Art of the Week, Featured Art, NLAPW

The Potato Chip Wars: Call to Battle by Mara E. Levin; Wellesley Branch, Massachusetts Oil on cradled birch panel, 20 by 16 inches www.maralevin.com Mara E. Levin is a ... Read more

Featured Art: Shawme Pond Swans

October 23, 2019September 29, 2019 Art of the Week, Featured Art, NLAPW

“Shawme Pond Swans” by Kathryn Kleekamp, Cape Cod Branch Oil on Canvas, 9 by 12 inches www.SandwichArt.com The story behind “Shawme Pond Swans,” in the artist’s own words: ... Read more

Featured Poem: Re-gifting

October 17, 2019September 29, 2019 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem, NLAPW Poem of the Week

Rose Baldwin Palm Springs Branch, California The book was on a list of poetry to read of course I bought a copy of such a famous screed I ... Read more

Call for Art!

October 8, 2019September 29, 2019 Art of the Week, Featured Art, NLAPW

Active, associate and allied art professionals, you are invited to submit your work for publication in the Pen Woman and on the NLAPW website! There is no submission fee, no ... Read more

Featured Poem: The Making of a Widow

October 4, 2019September 29, 2019 Featured Poem, NLAPW, NLAPW Featured Poem, NLAPW Poem of the Week

Mimi Paris Boca Raton The Emergency Room numbers on the screen keep on going down. I head for the nurse. She’s talking, laughing. I tell her, “Look!” Her ... Read more

Featured Art: Backyard Sunrise

September 25, 2019September 18, 2019 Art of the Week, Featured Art, NLAPW

“Backyard Sunrise” by Lisa Rose, Vero Beach Branch (Florida) 18 H x 24 W soft pastel “Backyard Sunrise” was created from an actual sunrise seen from the artist’s backyard in ... Read more

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