Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Leslie Klein

Leslie Klein is an artist and writer, living in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Her op-eds, feature stories, and poetry have been published in various newspapers and magazines. Her recent book is called Driving Through Paintings. Klein has had a long career teaching and showing her work in galleries and juried exhibitions. She was commissioned to create the sculpture for The Boston Freedom Award. Reach her at clayforms@aol.com.

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POEM: Forecast

Awaiting the storm...

POEM: Going Forward

All new years are celebrated for their promise of fulfillment and peace.

POEM: Driving through paintings

Verses in appreciation of autumn.

POEM: Voices

We speak in varied tones on impulse and experience of the day, hour, minute...Communication is all encompassing to life.

POEM: Time & Time Again

Time and time again, the world shifts...

POEM FOR FATHER’S DAY: Picking berries

On Father's Day, celebrating a beloved father-daughter ritual.

POEM: Mother

Remembering my mother on Mother's Day.

POEM: Library

The air smells of aging pages and vintage inks... These temples of wisdom and beauty still inspire; thoughtfully constructed to imbue this sense of sanctuary.

Poem: 2017

It is hard to look away from this continuing soap opera… We are trapped in this mindless, vexing scenario.

POEM: The door opens

So much to cherish and lean on as the year unfolds —each day a miracle.

POEM: Invasive Species

Poet Leslie Klein sees the positive side of an invasive species.

POEM: Our birds

The poet hopes this poem can take our minds off of our anxiety-filled news.

POEM: There are words

The right word can soothe, heal, comfort. Can teach, discover, surprise.

POEM: Here comes spring

Turkeys gobble and squabble fanning their metallic feathers — a sign that spring is here.

POEM: Near you

Thoughts about love for Valentine's Day

POEM: Making peace

History reveals all foes must speak at some point...
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