Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line

What, Why, How: Lauren M. Davis

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What: I write poetry in contemporary free-verse with influences of both ancient folklores and modern abstracts. I often use the natural world to find answers and connections to the themes in my work. My style developed from studying Native American and Asian American poetry which I admire greatly.   My most recent publication, Women Bones, a poetry chapbook, works to deconstruct … [Read more...]

Unboxing Sleepwalker

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My author copies arrived! Here's a short short of me opening the box to what I consider the most important book I've written, my poetry chapbook, Sleepwalker. It's exciting and also a little daunting. I feel especially vulnerable since these are such personal poems. At the same time, I hope this book will travel far and wide and reach those who need it. What ever personal loss you are … [Read more...]

Buster Brown Shoes

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Orthopedic shoes: As a kid in the early sixties, I wore Buster Brown orthopedic shoes because my ankles rolled inward and my feet were flat as pancakes. The shoes had padding around a stiff heel cup to keep your foot from rolling. And it worked, too. Buster Brown shoes were constructed of the thickest, toughest leather imaginable. They took weeks to break in. Parents wanted their kid's … [Read more...]

Memorial Day

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On this Memorial Day, we thank the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for ours. As we look ahead to the future, let's not forget the courage and dedication of these honored service members. May their courage and spirit continue to guide us. May we as citizens continue to uphold American values in the fight for equal rights and freedom for all. This is my porch sign for the … [Read more...]

Lawsuit Takes Aim at Book Bans

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Don’t tell me what my kid can’t read “It’s one thing for you to say, ‘I don’t want my child to read this,’” mother Lindsay Durtschi said. “But if you take it from the library altogether, you’re also telling me that my child can’t read this.” To prevent overzealous book censorship, Florida parents filed a lawsuit in federal court on May 17 to stop book bans in school libraries in red-leaning … [Read more...]