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Red River Valley, for Dad on his birthday

January 15, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Such a sad song When I was a little girl, I asked my late father to tell me his favorite song..."the most beautiful song you ever heard." He thought a minute. “I guess it’d have to be ‘Red … Continue reading >>

Will you be missing a loved one this holiday?

December 18, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Experiencing loss vs grieving Working through grief is a process that may take years. Don't worry that it's taking too long. Many times we think we've moved past mourning a loved one only to find … Continue reading >>

Sleepwalker Reviewed in MER

August 21, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I’m so pleased to share this review by poet Joy Gaines-Friedler that appeared in MER: Motherhood, Literature, Art. The other day I saw an infant t-shirt for sale that read “I come without … Continue reading >>

The book I never wanted to write

January 30, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Sleepwalker: I'm proud to announce publication of my fifth poetry chapbook, Sleepwalker. This collection contains the poems I never wanted to write, the ones I fought against writing for … Continue reading >>

Surviving a Native American Boarding School

October 11, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

History 101 - a poem This devastating poem by my friend and fellow alum Mihku Paul is about her grandfather, a residential school survivor who helped raise Mihku. Their family was "deeply impacted … Continue reading >>

Mittens from Sweaters

January 6, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Years ago when I was going through my late son's clothes, I came across a thick, wool Abercrombie and Fitch sweater that his sister loved to borrow. I was never a fan of scratchy wool, but she had … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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