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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Writers in the Grove

Writers in the Grove is a group of men and women who meet together in Forest Grove, Oregon, to inspire and provide feedback for fellow writers.

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Spousal Support – Sort’of

My husband Earl joked that I would take pen and paper with me to the grave.

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Tiered Colors

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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Classic Case of Owing

It’s been suggested that as I work on a script that I play tapes of music from the period I am writing about.