MICHELE CALLS herself “the most reluctant artist.” But she knew she wanted to grow as a writer.
Your donation made it possible for Michele to access the support she was seeking. For 10 weeks, our facilitator Marlee arrived at Michele’s housing building with supplies, snacks, and encouragement – removing barriers so Michele could focus on her goals.
Your gift provided the resources Michele needed. And she discovered that her story wasn’t just worth telling – it was worth celebrating.
“I really wanted one-on- one writing support,” Michele remarked. Week after week, she chose to push past her fears and show up.
Ancient hands, olden love
By Michele Strong
on the kitchen table lay an ancient lace tablecloth
as old as time, made by ancient hands that held
ancient needles and did not give time any attention.
a glass vase with a handmade paper pink rose
sat atop a faded green stem made of wire as ancient
as the hands that held the ancient needles. only
the table was new, not a nick or a gouge anywhere.