Poetry Partners #212 A poem by Teresa Sargeant a withered rose its wilted petals crumble at the single touch petals that brown to the point where … Animated, or: Reanimated I recently became a Poetry Partner on The Skeptic’s Kaddish. My poem, “Love Is Dead,” was published there on September 17, 2023. I would like … Continue reading ‘Animated, or: Reanimated’: Being a Poetry Partner on The Skeptic’s Kaddish
Do we have to revisitmy childhood photos?The photos I tookbeforeI had braces?Knew that hair products existed?Discovered good makeupand good application skills? Do we have to revisitmy yearbook photos?A time marked byschoolmatesbullying me for myjagged teeth,frizzy hair,and awkwardness? Do we have to revisitmy family photos?The photos I tookwith my physically presentyetemotionally absent father? Photos of mein … Continue reading New poem: ‘A crash in a certain lane’
growing up,I got demonizedfor being‘slow on the uptake,’so to speak for beingnot fast enoughto understandwhat I was supposedto understandin the classroom,of classmates,of relatives,of strangers I got demonizedfor being‘different,’for not being‘pretty enough,’‘interesting enough,’‘good enough,’‘loud enough.’ I got demonizedfor beingme. Teresa Sargeant is an award-winning journalist and author. She released her first collection of short stories “Inner … Continue reading New poem: ‘demonized for being’
Does it matter if a wound pesters?Does it matter if that wound festers?Does it matter if it’s there at allOr will it matter if it brings about my fall? This morning, I was inspired to write this quatrain as I pondered how there are some people who can’t let go of their grudge, which devolves … Continue reading A quatrain inspired by my thoughts on grief and vengeance
I know You fill my void,but how can I feel full when I’m still empty and hungry for more? It feels good to just be able to write a poem. But it’s not as easy as I make it sound, nor am I trying to make it sound like the process was easy. This morning, … Continue reading A new poem, and my thought process in writing it
WELCOME TO #TANKATUESDAY! 短歌 火曜日 I was amazed at all of the outstanding poetry inspired by the sunflower photo from Terri Webster Schrandt. It was … #TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 334, 8/22/23 I am taking part in the Tanka Tuesday challenge, which poet Colleen Chesebro hosts on her site wordcraftpoetry.com. For the August 22, … Continue reading #TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 334, 8/22/23
CORING What’s penetratingmy heart now? I don’t know. Keepstabbing, I’ll find out. Teresa Sargeant is an award-winning journalist and author. She released her first collection of short stories “Inner Demons” in October 2020. She is the author of the short story ebooks “Eve the First,” “For My Sister,” and “Sammy’s Butterflies” “A Symphony of Silence” … Continue reading Poem: ‘Coring’
The most important things to carry all the time as a writer are a pen and notebook, a good book, and/or a cell phone. I usually carry all three in my handbag. Pen/notebookIt’s obvious that as a writer, a pen and a notebook are a must to carry with you. Anytime an idea pops into … Continue reading The most important things to carry with me as a writer all the time
Song of the Holy Woman A poem by Ethel Mortenson Davis Song of the Holy Woman Song of the Holy Woman – A Poem by Ethel Mortenson Davis Happy Saturday! I hope everyone’s weekend is off to a great start! I enjoy reading so many poems published in several places, especially poetrybreakfast.com, where they publish … Continue reading Song of the Holy Woman – A Poem by Ethel Mortenson Davis
JUST A COMMENTTeresa Sargeant Humiliated I must be To know that I have erred.Thought shame is my mistakes’ debris,Spiteful scars I cannot bear.Throw stones at me — do not dare! Teresa Sargeant is an award-winning journalist and author. She released her first collection of short stories “Inner Demons” in October 2020. She is the author … Continue reading Poem: ‘Just a Comment‘
MANICURETeresa Sargeant Graze upon my nails,Make cuticles awry,Nail color constantly palesFor my problems I won’t pry.Rough hands remind me to deny. Teresa Sargeant is an award-winning journalist and author. She released her first collection of short stories “Inner Demons” in October 2020. She is the author of the short story ebooks “Eve the First,” “For … Continue reading Poem: ‘Manicure’
NOTE: I get commission for purchases or clicks made through links in this post. UNTITLED I write in this spaceto look like I’m busy soI could ignore you. It doesn’t have to be pen and paper — with todays ubiquitous technology, it can be done with smartphones, scrolling and texting, letting that one simple device … Continue reading Senryu: ‘(Untitled)’
I was rummaging through my box of old writings, going all the way back to when I was attending school. I found a publication of my high school literary magazine The Critic. Leafing through it, I expected to see at least one poem of mine. To my surprise, this issue doesn’t contain any of my … Continue reading My work in a high school literary magazine
“Full Page Ad” Face paint nor fun props make not proneThe one sunny, funniest clown,But she who bemoans she’s aloneWhom no one wants to be around. Come see the highlight of the saddest circus in town! It was around 2005 that I composed this poem. I can’t tell you my exact thought process when I … Continue reading Poem: ‘Full Page Ad’
Getting closer to my targeted writing goals for 2020 but not quite yet ... In January, I set my writing goals for 2020. Here they are: Submit a polished draft of Wild West paranormal romance novel to my editorsPublish my first short story collectionCreate and publish a newsletter, build its followersPublish on my blog on … Continue reading My writing goals for the second half of 2020
Honestly, though the coronavirus pandemic has thrown me for a loop regarding my book projects, I still intend on releasing my short story collection in fall 2020. The collection will feature three short stories previously featured in the Demonic Anthology Collection: "Demonic Wildlife," "Demonic Household," and "Demonic Carnival." There will be a bonus short story, … Continue reading June 2020 book update: Short story collection
The following is an excerpt from my short story "Sammy's Butterflies," which appears in the 2018 anthology "Florida's Emerging Writers". Hope you enjoy reading it! Sammy, I’m coming. Driving across the bridge on an autumn day, there are mountains ahead with a blanket of blue sky and clouds. Kind of takes forever to cross this … Continue reading Short story excerpt: ‘Sammy’s Butterflies’
The Florida State Poets Association’s Cadence 2023 poetry anthology is now out! y poem in the anthology is called “Leaving It Behind.” I am happy and grateful to have my work featured in this project and to be of member of this excellent association. Teresa Sargeant is a journalist, author, and poet who lives in … Continue reading I’m published in Florida State Poets Association’s Cadence 2023