I have a new poem published!

something small has died

A response poem to Lacy M. Johnson’s “How to Mourn a Glacier.”
The New Yorker, 10/20/19.

This poem first appeared in The Write Launch Winter 2024: Climate Crisis

I am honored to have poems published in the following anthologies:


“Wonder” © by Patricia J. Franz

 

A daily dose of hope for children. WHAT IS HOPE is available from Pomelo Books NOW!

40 ekphrastic poems spotlighting the diversity, depth, and breadth of where to find hope.

Perfect gift for Grade 2 and up – students, teachers, parents, librarians!


“Big Box of Books” © 2023 by Patricia J. Franz

and

“Covenant” © 2023 by Patricia J. Franz

 

I was honored to have two poems chosen for inclusion in

The Well’s 2023 MINDFUL POETRY MOMENTS anthology.


“Earmuffs” Poem © 2022 by Patricia J. Franz

 

The fourth and final anthology in the THINGS WE series, THINGS WE WEAR is available from Pomelo Books NOW!

Another alphabet – inspired anthology showcasing diversity in all that we wear! 

Perfect gift for a Pre-K to 2nd grade teacher!


“Imagine” Poem © 2022 by Patricia J. Franz

 

A Pomelo Books anthology, WHAT IS A FRIEND? is 41 fun poems showing us that friends come in many forms.

To learn to be a good friend, kids need models of friendship!

Perfect gift for a Grade 3-and-up teacher!


“Jealous” Poem © 2022 by Patricia J. Franz

 

Included in Pomelo Books’ latest THINGS WE FEEL – an alphabet book of emotions!

Filled with fun, read-aloud poems for any young child!

Perfect gift for a Pre-K-primary teacher!


“Drought Baby” Poem © 2022 by Patricia J. Franz

 

Chosen for this anthology, MINDFUL POETRY MOMENTS is a collaboration of The Well and The On Being Project

Part of National Poetry Month’s worldwide celebration

Over four weeks, poetry lovers gathered to listen, contemplate, and respond to mentor poets