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Leigh Harwood

Leigh Harwood

An Orange for Christmas

Put a navel orange in the toe of your child or grandchild’s stocking. Help them feel connected to children of the past. Let them experience…

Dec 14, 2022

A large orange sits inside a red Christmas stocking with furry white trim.

Dec 14, 2022

Leigh Harwood

Daddy, Hello Goodbye

Two Poems and My Creative Process During National Poetry Writing Month In the crucible of pain, the poet forges worlds of gold. — L. H.

Apr 3, 2021

A newspaper left on an easy chair in a now-abandoned house.

Apr 3, 2021

Leigh Harwood

The Harwood Guide to the 2021 National Poetry Writing Month Challenge

This is the 25 anniversary of National Poetry Month! We challenge ourselves to write 30 poems in 30 days. You can do it!

Apr 1, 2021

Quill pen in inkpot, with hardcover books and scrolls, one tied with a red ribbon.

Apr 1, 2021

Leigh Harwood

Sexualizing Children Is Not Cute

Trigger Warning: child sexual abuse in the film “Cuties.”

Sep 20, 2020

Hand reaching up.

Sep 20, 2020

Leigh Harwood

How to Fail at Politics Without Really Trying

Or, How to Make Undecided Voters See Red

Aug 16, 2020

Logos for the Democratic and Republican Parties

Aug 16, 2020

Leigh Harwood

Rape Culture in Progressive Politics

Trigger Warning: this essay discusses sexual harassment allegations.

Aug 2, 2020

Aug 2, 2020

Leigh Harwood

Leigh Harwood

Poet, peace activist, and retired clown, living in the SF Bay Area. Author of “Faery Gold and Other Poems” available on Amazon, free on Kindle Unlimited.

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