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McKenzie Lynn Tozan

"How I linger to admire, admire, admire the things of this world that are kind." – Mary Oliver

Category: My Poems

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New Poem: A Seagull Makes A Lone Call, Off-Course (after Sylvia Plath)

April 3, 2020

Happy Friday, friends! Here’s a new poem of mine, based on Sylvia Plath’s “Little Fugue.” Enjoy!… Read More New Poem: A Seagull Makes A Lone Call, Off-Course (after Sylvia Plath)

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New Poem: In The Morning, Where I Walk (after Sylvia Plath)

April 1, 2020

Happy late Wednesday night, all! Close to midnight, here is a new poem of mine, influenced by Sylvia Plath’s “Blackberrying” and the act of social distancing. Enjoy!… Read More New Poem: In The Morning, Where I Walk (after Sylvia Plath)

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A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—

March 23, 2020

Happy Monday, all! Here’s a new poem, by me, about social distancing and the ongoing pandemic, while trying to find new beauty in the world. Enjoy.… Read More A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—

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New Poem “In Nature” & The Prompt Behind It

October 2, 2019

Happy Writing Prompt Wednesday! Here is my poem and the prompt I used to write it, plus a little love for Ecopoetics. Enjoy!… Read More New Poem “In Nature” & The Prompt Behind It

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“A Sleeping Octopus Changes Color While Dreaming” & The Prompt Behind It

September 25, 2019

Happy Writing Prompt Wednesday! Here is my latest poem, “A Sleeping Octopus Changes Color While Dreaming,” and the writing prompt behind it. Give it a try, and send it to me for a read! … Read More “A Sleeping Octopus Changes Color While Dreaming” & The Prompt Behind It

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New Poem Tonight: “To the Dark Who Follows Me After My Second Child is Born”

August 14, 2019

A new poem tonight, “To the Dark Who Follows Me After My Second Child is Born” … Read More New Poem Tonight: “To the Dark Who Follows Me After My Second Child is Born”

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“Exit Strategies” featured in great weather for MEDIA’s latest anthology!

August 13, 2019

I’m pleased to share my poem, “Exit Strategies,” was featured in this year’s anthology from great weather for MEDIA!… Read More “Exit Strategies” featured in great weather for MEDIA’s latest anthology!

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New Poem Tonight: “Nightlight, a celebration”

August 3, 2019

Here’s my latest poem draft—“Nightlight, a celebration.” Enjoy, and thanks for the read! … Read More New Poem Tonight: “Nightlight, a celebration”

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New Poem Tonight: “Light in the Field”

August 1, 2019

Here’s a new poem-in-progress, “Light in the Field.” Enjoy!… Read More New Poem Tonight: “Light in the Field”

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“Daughter Wild” featured in Young Ravens Literary Review!

August 1, 2019

Hi all! I’m pleased to share my poem, “Daughter Wild,” was featured in Issue 10 of Young Ravens Literary Review! … Read More “Daughter Wild” featured in Young Ravens Literary Review!

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New Poem Tonight: “An Accord”

July 30, 2019

Another hiatus, but here is a short poem I wrote today, based on a lovely poet’s musings and sheer volume of bees I’ve seen this summer in my front yard. Enjoy!… Read More New Poem Tonight: “An Accord”

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Getting Back to the Poems!

April 10, 2019

Hi all! So sorry for the break in posting. Time to get back to National Poetry Month! Here’s a little about what’s been going on with me, and a new poem of mine. Enjoy!… Read More Getting Back to the Poems!

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