Poem: Gathering

Here is the poem I shared for our Harvest on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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September 2026 - My Favorite Month and a New Poem

Passion Fruit Blossom

September is my favorite month! Of course, I am a Virgo. It was very busy and if you look in my recent posts, I had a feature on Gesalt and I published a special birthday poem. I'll keep reminding my readers to 'Invest in What Grows You!' My mission remains to 'Inspire the World with My Words' and I will continue to share!

Here are my September happenings.

The Pocket Poet

My poems, Arctic and Firely, were published in the September 2026 issue of The Pocket Poet. 

O2 Haiku Literary Magazine Anthology

My haiku was featured in the Into the Open Air Anthology Volume I published by O2 Haiku Literary Magazine. The anthology is a free download and my poem can be found on page 61.

Poetry on YouTube

I am a Virgo

bravery looks different now

When Help Arrives

The Walls Spoke

New Poem

Don’t Chase Me

chase me … if you can
but does it make sense
I’m on my path
and while you may want
what I may have
it’s really not much
I’m not such a powerful person
to deter or cast your path
you need to respect what you have
to take you to the next level
because I’ve learned during my journey
that I am just simple me
and while it’s a role model
I want to be
I must do myself justice
pray and find my way

© Linette Rabsatt 9-26-2026

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My Gesalt Performance on September 26, 2026

 It's Share the Love Sunday! I had the pleasure of being asked to share poems for the Gesalt poetry reading on Saturday, September 26, 2026. I performed several pieces from my collection dating back to 1996 to present. Please tune in. Feedback always welcomed!

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Poem: bravery looks different now

 

Happy Birthday to me!

August 2026: Short Recap and New Poem

In August, I had poems published in three online publications and I shared my usual Saturday poems on social media. I was also able to travel to Little Rock, Arkansas and experience some of the culture and historic sites. My garden struggled with the heat and the birds. Regardless of the situation, I just keep trying - that's all I can do.

Here's my recap.

The Short of It/I Write Her

The Short of It/I Write Her published thee haikus - Aging, Views and Her Smile; a tanka - Guavaberry; and three drabbles - The Paper, Letter from My Love and The Horseshoe Cloud on August 7, 2026. I love crafting a story into short-form poetry and drabbles. Be inspired!

Poetry Super Highway

My poem, The Start of a Seed, appeared online during the week of August 3-9, 2026 at the Poetry Super Highway.

The MockingOwl Roost

The MockingOwl Roost published A Smiling God on August 24, 2026.

Poetry on YouTube

VI Culture

I am a Butterfly

Lantern

Useless

New Poem

When Help Arrives

when help arrives
I pray that I am still
in a position to thrive
that my life will
be a testament
to strength and resilience
that my heart
still beats in
a rhythmic sequence
that plays tunes
that reverberate
through the galaxy
so that the aid received
is replicated
and help becomes the norm
as we reform
our way of thinking
and improve our way of living
so that I am the help
that arrives
the world remains
in a position to thrive

© Linette Rabsatt 8-30-2026

Scenes from Little Rock

Scenes from MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Scenes from William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum

METRO Streetcar

Scenes from MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Scenes from Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

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July 2026 Recap and a New Poem

My succulents

What can I say about July 2026? It was a lot! I may not have had many publishing opportunities but professionally, I had some growth, I made some missteps and I learned from each one. I will encourage everyone to always value failure and mistakes. In a lot of instances, you have to work through things, even when you are feeling broken. Be sure to connect with other persons who can help you. Be sure to disconnect from work and relax too! Growth doesn't stop at getting the degree or landing the job. Growth doesn't stop! Even if you retire, you continue to grow as a person whether as a mentor and in your personal journey.

Here's my recap for July 2026.

Muse Magazine

Issue 4 of the Muse Magazine is out and you can find insightful articles and ideas inside. My poem, Success, is on pages 22 and 23.

Silver Birch Press

My poem, Hats On, was published by Silver Birch Press on July 7, 2026. I took many sayings about hats and created this poem. What advice resonates with you?

SweetSmell Journal

My poems, Peace Begins with Me and Looking at the Clouds, were published in the SweetSmell Journal – Peace Issue. You can purchase a copy here.

Haikuist

My poetry has made it in The Haikuist. You can purchase a copy here.

Poetry on YouTube

Hot Seat

As It Should

Fake News

It's About You

New Poem

Burning a Bridge

burning a bridge
no easy task
regrets can’t be repealed
healing not always simple
rebuilding – also a challenge
when space is disrupted
hopes and dreams corrupted
as the emotions erupted
severing the bolts in the iron
breaking the connection
the remnants of the bridge
a symbol of lost hope
no surety if ceasefire talks
will bring unity
burn the bridge
risk the disconnect
face the consequence
of the severed ties

© Linette Rabsatt 8-1-2026

Lessons from the Garden: Sharing is Caring

It's a Make It Happen Monday! 

There are two varieties of Snake Plants in this photo. Each was given by a strong, hardworking and beautiful lady. I put one piece of each in this pot and they are striving well. I will eventually be able to share the blessings shared with me. Remember to always pass kindness forward to someone, even a stranger. 

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Lessons from the Garden: Every Day is Not for Harvesting

 

It's a Walking Wednesday! I don't get to enjoy all my harvest. The birds have to eat too. People will encourage me to buy netting to cover the trees. I don't want to because the birds have to eat. The lesson today is that sometimes you just have to go with the flow. I will have my time of harvest. 

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July 11 Edition of Live with Mz.KIR podcast

It’s a Share the Love Sunday! 

Last night, I was a guest on Tanisha Jacob's Live with Mz.KIR podcast along with Joseph Reuben Fuller. Both Joseph and I shared several poems and engaged in discussions about our writing with Mz.KIR and her cohosts. I shared Shoulders, The answer is in the trees, The Sound of Your Love, bravery looks different now and months.

Please also take a moment to vote for Mz.KIR in the National Spoken Word Awards in Category 17: Best Radio, TV or Online Show by visiting: https://shout.com/s/iXedCkDb.

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Lessons from the Garden: Don't Forget Your Authentic Intelligence

It's a Take It in Strides Thursday! Is it easy to tell which plant is real? Some people 'need' the plastic plant, while others are inspired by the growth of a live plant. Ai is a tool to assist us and make 'work' easier. However, I still value the authenticity of a crafted poem, melodies produced by creative minds, the cadence of gifted rapper and the eloquence of a natural photo with soft retouches. Technology continues to evolve, but never throw aside your Authentic Intelligence. Use your brain power to create, educate others and grow more.

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