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New Tanka Published

2/21/2018

Here is my latest published poem, with a picture. I hope you enjoy.

https://coloradoboulevard.net/poetry-corner-fragile-and-resilient/

the airplane
departed without me
a decision
to stay one more day
or maybe forever

Sometimes pivotal decisions can be ruled by fear. When fear is let go, the free mind can make a clear decision and serenity prevails. Roy Kindelberger is a children’s writer, poet, and teacher from Edmonds, WA.

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First Place Award

12/29/2017

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I'm extremely excited and surprised by the recent award for Broken Bridges.

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Tanka Published

10/26/2017

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https://coloradoboulevard.net/poetry-corner-the-world-to-come/

I've had a tanka prose published to this online magazine. Extremely well done. Great job to all of the poets and artists involved!

Here's my contribution:

I found a man with his hands in his face. Defeated. A former teacher, now in his late seventies. His Alzheimer’s progresses rapidly. Along with other health concerns. A list. He has trouble communicating his needs. But this is clear. As he sits on a bench. Clear, he’s emotionally exhausted. I go over and sit next to him.

deaths door
opens wider each day
a new journey
silently i put my arm
around his shoulder

Roy Kindelberger is an elementary teacher and memory care manager. He lives in Edmonds WA. Roy says: “As I make my journey through a memory care home, helping residents, I feel a connection. Even if it’s only for a moment. That connection of a handshake, a hug, a tear, a story, or a laugh. It most certainly puts things into perspective.”

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Published Haiku

10/23/2017

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I have two haiku in Jumble Box. I’m extremely excited.

Here they are:

the way--
the circle he paces
at the home

Page 123

falling leaves--
the day a tree branch broke
beneath my feet

Page 180

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A Published Tanka

3/26/2017

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I'm proud to share a recently published poem: https://coloradoboulevard.net/poetry-corner-building-bridges/

Here's my poem as well:

Roy Kindelbergera return
to an old manuscript
feels like new
a walk on the bridge where i
took the picture years ago

Roy Kindelberger of Bothell, Washington, shows a solid bridge of words reaching from past to present in this subtle strong poem. We all know the feeling of déjà vu and its power of transforming our feelings. Roy says: “It’s about mending the past. Bridges were broken.” Words of strong feeling are memorable and have power to connect and mend.

Enjoy!

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Published Poem

9/8/2016

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I realized I hadn't posted a short poem that was published in July. Well, here it is:

http://coloradoboulevard.net/poetry-corner-walking-at-night/

meteor shower
on a midnight walk
stops us at a fountain
cascades upwards and down again
there’s always more

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Broken Bridges...

11/14/2015

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I’ll be appearing at a Q&A Panel at the Sultan Library on Saturday November 21st, from 1:00-2:30.

I have the opportunity to be on the panel with the following authors:

J. Anderson Coats
Holly Cupala
Mindy Hardwick
Sharlene Nusser
Susan Schreyer
Richard Spelman

It’ll be awesome to make my first appearance for Broken Bridges in over eleven months. If you feel like a Saturday drive, please come join me and other authors.

Thanks for your support!

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Newest Tanka

6/25/2015

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I recently published another poem:

http://coloradoboulevard.net/whats-on-the-roof/

Enjoy!

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Poetry Reading

6/20/2015

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On Friday night, I participated in the open mic at Soulfood Books in Redmond. Along with a decaf coffee, I shared two of my poems:

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/reading-comp/4th-a-dragon-for-hailey_POEMS.pdf

http://coloradoboulevard.net/blossoming-memories/

It was a fun evening, with great poetry.

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Poets in the Park

6/18/2015

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This Saturday, Redmond is hosting Poets in the Park. It’s an all-day event with readings and activities. There will also be booths with different writers and organizations. I’ll be with Haiku Northwest and also enjoying the other events. It’s a nice family event that encourages writers. Here are a couple of links going into more detail:

http://redmond.gov/cms/one.aspx?objectId=6983

http://www.graceguts.com/poets-in-the-park

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