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

Be inspired!

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. 

Be inspired!

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. 

Be inspired!

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.

Be inspired!

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.

Be inspired!

June 2026 Recap and A New Poem

June was a whirlwind. It was a lot professionally; however, I never stopped sharing my work. The little chick in the picture is feasting on some rice I threw out. I love animals and see their value in nature to keep things in balance. The chickens that visit me do dig up some of my plants. The thrashers demolished a lot of my fruit. However, I am thankful. I started organizing my content so that I have a tentative schedule for my daily posts. In everything you do, you have to organize yourself and be intentional. My mission is to inspire the world with my words.

Here are some quick updates.

Verse-Virtual

My poem, not ready, is featured in the June issue of Verse-Virtual. This piece ends "I am the donkey at the well/ no movement to drink/ if I'm not ready." 

Pulse Poetry Magazine

Pulse Poetry Magazine celebrated its two-years anniversary in June with Issue 24! Read poetry from Tiffany Marie, Queenessence, Lisa ‘Lipps’ Davis, Klassypoet, and Nelly Vee. My pieces are Break Through the Cracks and A Walk Inside. 

Poetry on YouTube

Mango Array: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cU0JSyVoUs8

Here Comes the Boom: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fMxV-URxhZQ

Heating Up: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4ykY7SPvgrE

Talking in My Sleep: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/f1lE5S0cbos

New Poem

Power

you've got the power

because you stand like a tower

torturing everyone in your reach

forgetting that a leader must teach

or they remain in breach 

of taking the movement forward

you can't be stalwart

if you don't inspire the followers

who now sit as 'wallowers'

looking for a way out

because they know what you're about - 

self praise and in need of likes

so they all plan to take a hike

and leave you holding the bag

or your head while your brows sag

power is not meant to be abused

you can't use it to use

the people who make you look good

when you don't even describe their work as good

and then take all the glory

haven't you heard the stories

about how power corrupts
and when it's out of whack, it erupts
all the negativity in the space
and then the label toxic place
becomes the buzz word
I know you've heard
so what will you do to change the culture
so the space becomes a place of nurture
where people can speak openly
and not be afraid of frigidity
what will you do
to show that your actions are true
to improve the morale of your team?

© Linette Rabsatt 6/30/2026

Growth May Start Small: Lessons from my Garden

 

It's a Walking Wednesday! 'It only takes a spark to get the fire going.' I grew this plant from one small piece. Be like this plant, willing to grow, bloom and spread. Share your talents, help others, believe in yourself and don't give up.

Be inspired!

Happy Father's Day 2026

 

Growth Brings Challenges

 

It's a Working Hard Wednesday! Sometimes, the harvest doesn't meet your expectations. Some of my mangoes had 'blight' this year. They were still sweet but just not the standard I sell or share with loved ones. I try to clean up the spotted ones from under the tree. 

Sometimes, we struggle.  I make mistakes. I accept my shortcomings and try to improve. We can learn lessons from the simplest things. #beinspired