Poems, Stories & Reflections by MaryJane Nordgren

MaryJane writes here nearly every day: haiku and poetry drawn from the Pacific Northwest landscape, reflections on faith and human connection, and short pieces on the world as she finds it. There are no schedules or themes, just an Oregon writer paying close attention. Scroll through, linger on what catches you.

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rain in darkness

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren listening to the rain

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on the hedge

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren on betting our lives

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unpacific storm

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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quiet times of healing

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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country dweller

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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showoff storm

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren at the Pacific coast

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this day in weather

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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slow response

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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laugh’s on me

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren hoping laughter is the medicine that will heal

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be‘witching’ insight

people and characters are more complex and fascinating than caricatures

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high above enriches

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren at the Oregon coast

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mj toddler aware

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren remembering summer evenings on Kelley Island

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gold moon song

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren under a full harvest moon

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ah, what a morning

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren on a pastel morning

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let ‘other’ speak

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren as a poet and novelist

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september sunrise

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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at sea

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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howl

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren about our response to others

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even more grateful

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren about lunch with family after weeks quarantining from COVID-19 exposure

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humbled

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren