Sorry it's been a bit since I posted. We had a bout with COVID that held all my energy at bay. Feeling so much better! Thank God! Along with the illness comes postponed deadlines. My new ebook, Hope Like That: Poetry for the Hopeful Heart, will be released this month. Watch for the release date. … Continue reading Dewdrop
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Golden Pick
As an introduction, I need to reference a Golden Shovel (in the acrostic family) a poem that uses a line from another poem as end words. I decided to use this concept except as beginning words of each line. Thus, I have dubbed this form as the Golden Pick. As always, one should give attribution. … Continue reading Golden Pick
You Know Me
This poem is from my new poetry e-book, Hope Like That: Poetry for the Hopeful Heart, coming out this month.You Know MeKaci Rigney Over, under, around, thoughYou know me, every partAll my ways, old and newYou comprehend my heart Awareness so deepI never could hideMy memories keepMy dreams confide Knowledge so greatMemorize and holdMe in … Continue reading You Know Me
Love Lost
"Fall in love with words all over again with my latest releases - Beautifully illustrated e-books of love poems! Filled with stirring verses and stunning illustrations, these books are the perfect gift for that special someone or a treat for yourself. Let these enchanting words transport you to a world of love, romance, and endless … Continue reading Love Lost
A Fool for Loving You
When I was but a young naive teenager, I wrote this song. I was a romantic at heart. Still am. Somewhere in our family reunion home movies forty-some years ago, there's a video of me singing it. :)This song is an excerpt from my poetry e-book Losing Love. A Fool for Loving YouWords & Music: … Continue reading A Fool for Loving You
Want to know about me?
Daily writing promptHow would you describe yourself to someone?View all responses Just wondering, is it difficult for you to describe yourself? I’ve been pondering the prompt this morning - my looks, my personality, my relationship status, my talents, and my spiritual life. They are all a part of me. So I will address them briefly.“I’m … Continue reading Want to know about me?
With My Love
An excerpt from my e-book Finding Love. Hope you enjoy!With My LoveKaci Rigney With my love, I’ve gone awayRespite I need withinTroubles hemmed me all aroundBut peace I find with him Just the chance to rest a whileIn the shelter of his armsIs a balm unto my heartHe lures me with his charms With my … Continue reading With My Love
Gone Away
Gone Away is a song I wrote many years ago. One day I will record it with a Celtic feel. My daughter Kolleen Singleton beautifully illustrated my e-book Finding Love, which contains these lyrics. Gone Away Gone away. My love has gone away—Far away from me.Far away, my love is far away,Yet, in my heart … Continue reading Gone Away
Abandoning Doubt
This Wayra poem is an excerpt from my book Chasing Love. Abandoning DoubtKaci RigneyAbandoning doubt;Following a wayward pullTo the very brink of love—This ness is calling meTo leave the shelter of my mindLeaving fear behindStretching in faith to find youTurning from what had bound me Searching, I found you nearOh, never let go of my … Continue reading Abandoning Doubt
So Few and Far Between
So few and far between The days I count; so rare That you are here beside me, And my heart is laid out bare.