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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little leather books

a friend’s gift of little leather books of classic that fit in my palm

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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

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In Memory of Shannon Brown

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren in memory of an incredible teacher and friend

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so many alone

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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gentlest rain

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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do i know you?

odd how differently others see my childhood

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Responses to CAGED

warm notes from early readers

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be still, and know

when in doubt, go quiet and observe to learn

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CAGED: Sunday Morning Dinner Rolls

A delicious recipe for Sunday Morning Dinner Rolls from CAGED.

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Renewal

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren after hearing Bells of the Cascades concert

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CAGED is Published!

The 3rd novel in the NANDRIA Series is available on amazon.com/books

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Writing for My Reader

two approaches meld what i’ve gushed for me to what will benefit a reader

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ethereal mustard southwest of Yamhill

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren

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alone on the Oregon coast

An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren