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.
twisted gladness
An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren about hope, building and loneliness
Letting Me Know
Have you ever been yelled at? By a fictitious character? My characters are often demanding, and if I don't listen, they yell.
Books that inspired Nandria’s War
To best represent the times, struggles, and opinions of the 1930s and 40s, I read many books.
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.
Spousal Support – Sort’of
My husband Earl joked that I would take pen and paper with me to the grave.
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.