Author Archives: Marcela Griffin

About Marcela Griffin

Newly retired and looking at life in a kinder way.

The Wait

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Marcela Griffin

One of my photo/poems included in my book, Reflections by the Shore.   

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My first Photo/Poem book!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Marcela Griffin

Reflections by the Shore, is finally a reality. My love for the ocean took me through journeys of joy, solace, grief, while walking along the shore and connecting with nature. At first, the photographs and poems were moments of inspiration … Continue reading →

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On the Nature of Poetry

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Marcela Griffin

“It is the nature of poetry to determine or affirm one’s relation to the incomprehensible condition of existence.” By Mary Ruefle in “Madness, Rack, and Honey.

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Video Poem: “Arrhythmia”

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Marcela Griffin

A beautiful piece of art! Powerful! Erica Goss I’m happy to present “Arrhythmia,” a video poem created by Marc Neys (aka Swoon) from a poem I wrote. Michael Dickes, editor of Awkword Paper Cut, recorded the poem, and I shot … Continue reading →

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“When one sees …

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Marcela Griffin

“When one sees the tree in leaf, one thinks the beauty of the tree is in its leaves, and then one sees the bare tree.” From The Bare Tree by Samuel Menashe

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Coastal Sounds

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Marcela Griffin

Coastal Sounds by Marcela Griffin At the edge of the sea the unmistakable sounds are constant, yet changing between the roar of the curling wave, rushing, racing, surging to the edge as if an urgent call relentlessly beckons the rush. … Continue reading →

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The Windy Shore

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Marcela Griffin

The Windy Shore by Marcela Griffin The windy shore pushes my kayak, battering it from side to side, as I bring the vessel to land fighting the surge that pulls me back again and again. The windy shore shows its … Continue reading →

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Black Beach

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Marcela Griffin

By Marcela The sight of this black coast made me aware, once again, of the beauty that nature has to offer. This volcanic shore, with its strong crushing waves, sinks down with each step as I walk on the tiny … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of a Freeze

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Marcela Griffin

By Marcela The morning freeze imprisoned a leaf within its clutch, preserving beauty under the crackling ice above. The stillness crumbled with the eventual warmth of the sun. I never stop being in awe at the beauty of nature and … Continue reading →

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The Ocean

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Marcela Griffin

By Marcela Walking at the edge of the crashing waves, with wet sand at my feet, all troubles or bad times dissipate as if the ocean mist could carry all at once the burdens I bring to the shore. Life … Continue reading →

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