Category Archives: poetry
Race in America: My Reflections on “The Present Crisis”
Poetry is all I have to offer today when my country is in such turmoil. I write a lot about race unity, hoping to spread hope. Wherever there is a thought of hate, replace it with a thought of love. … Continue reading
The Black Woman’s Journey, a poem for Black History Month
The Black Woman’s Journey It’s a dangerous world out there Treat her like a queen Close ranks for protection Treat her like a queen You can’t carry her bags Even though she’s a queen She must tote the weary … Continue reading
Journey of the White Male
Journey of the White Male A white male said to me: “White male is all washed up. White male is all used up. White male blamed, his peak is past, chickens come home to roost at last. No moral high … Continue reading
Book excerpt from INTERMARRY, the novel that promises “The conversation on race has begun. Tread carefully.”
Fiona walked into the dark office and put her keys back in her purse. She was about to switch on the lights when a voice out of the darkness said, “Hello.” She nearly jumped out of her skin. “Jesus!” A … Continue reading
Soon to Publish – THE MOST GREAT LAW
Well, it seems my novels are in a competition to see who comes out first. Literally, who will be published first? It’s as if my children, of different ages, had decided that order of birth was no longer important and … Continue reading
The Romantic Protagonist of the 21st Century
By Rhea Harmsen The romantic protagonist of the 21st century is struggling with isolation, social anxiety and moral angst. He or she swings between manic optimism and hope on the one hand, and the chronic, debilitating questioning of meaning … Continue reading
You called me here to watch you cry
You called me here to watch you cry You called me here to watch you cry And I bear witness to your pain You, whom I have loved all my life Who only ever lived for me And loved me … Continue reading
Tribute to the children
You (little children) Your poetry is fashioned of gossamer wings. Ephemeral cotton candy strings, sweet and melting in the mouth. Fleeting, breathing not a sound, but whispering sweet nothings. With cadence and rhythm swings. I put no price on such … Continue reading
Launching a new poetry CD titled Isaiah’s Longing in CD Baby Music Store
Rhea Harmsen & Lee Robinson | Isaiah’s Longing | CD Baby Music Store. Featuring poems written and read by Rhea Harmsen with original music composed by Lee Robinson.