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What do you want to leave behind?

Copake Lake, Copake New York. Photo by Melinda Coppola I'm thrilled to have my poem "When your warm flesh" included in a new poetry anthology. "Intention of Love" anthology is edited by ZenJen Brown and…

MelindaMay 18, 2026

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Ambling Towards Ambulation

Bink was a late walker. She was late with everything, actually—except with being adorable and precious and deeply loved. Here's a poem about walking from my book Little Pockets of Glow. If you haven't purchased…

MelindaFebruary 2, 2026

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Meaningful gifts for those you appreciate

Hello friends! Are you looking for gifts for friends, family, and others who bring joy and comfort to your life and that of your loved ones? I have a few humble suggestions. If you’re in…

MelindaDecember 10, 2025

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The Bus Stop Moms and Me

Hello, Today I'm sharing a short reading from my collection, "Little Pockets of Glow". Bus Stop Moms is a snapshot into my life in the slower lane of parenting my wonderful daughter who lives with…

MelindaDecember 5, 2025

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The Introvert at the Podium

Hello there, I've been writing about life with my special needs daughter since she was a toddler. She is by far the most interesting person I know. Like many people who are wired differently, she’s…

MelindaOctober 7, 2025

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Of Birds and Blueberries

Writing can be therapeutic, but it's work nonetheless. Sending woven words out into the world to be judged is a practice in growing thicker skin. For every published piece there are dozens of rejections. Though I've…

MelindaJuly 21, 2025

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When I am Ash

To hear me read this post, click below. Hello you! I’ve had a new poem published in the inaugural issue of Harrow House Journal. This was one of the rare pieces that arrived almost completely…

MelindaJuly 2, 2025

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Poetry reading this week!

Hello, dear reader, and happy mid-June to you. I’m popping in to say my first full-length poetry collection is scheduled for publication this fall. No exact date yet, but I’ll send out an update when…

MelindaJune 8, 2025

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This Motley, Sublime Life

Weary and Awed a collection of parts of the holy whole One of my favorite songs is “All This Joy” by John Denver. If you’ve never heard it or it has been a while, here’s…

MelindaMay 31, 2025

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Woman, Circle, Poem

Late May greetings! I’ve just had two poems published in a lovely new online magazine, “Soul Poetry, Prose and Art”. Here’s the link if you’d like to check out the magazine. It's filled with…

MelindaMay 22, 2025

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