‘I picture Nature as I find it.’
Happy 100th birthday to our Hoosier poet. March 16, 1913-January 4, 1986 I’ve written and rewritten what I want to …
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‘Responsibility of the poet’
Welcome to new fans who may have seen our KPC Media Group advertisement over the weekend, anticipating Arthur Mapes’ 100th …
‘I will honour Christmas in my heart’
2 The other day, I watched “A Christmas Carol” with a dear friend. (OK, it was “A Christmas Carol” as …
‘Christmas is Love’
3 “Christmas is Love“ Christmas is love, When all hearts are glowing A great time for fun, A great time …
‘This fast-fading year’
4 This poem, to my mind, strikes the perfect balance of warmth and melancholy. Every Christmas brings its own joys — …
‘A world of whirling snowflakes’
6 My family and friends in the upper Midwest are posting blizzard photos on Facebook. We’re facing a winter storm …
‘We list each treasured friend’
10 Today, here’s another simple little Christmas poem, “At Christmas Time.” Have you sent your cards yet? (I haven’t.) Robert …
‘We love Christmas in so many ways’
To say I’ve always loved Christmas, my family will tell you, is an understatement. I come by my love of …
Thank you
What a great time I’ve had exploring my grandfather‘s poetry and hearing from many of you these past few weeks. …
Week in Review
For 50 years, you don’t give up! -Art’s advice on how to become a published writer, as quoted in this …
Arthur Franklin Mapes 