Melanie Civin Kenion
MeetMelanie Civin Kenion
Melanie Civin Kenion is spending her retirement writing poetry, traveling as much as possible, and playing Rummikub with her grandson.

From the mind of Melanie

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{Train Station}: Patagonia or Bust

On her backpacking trip in Patagonia, Janie had promised not to get distracted with romance. But this one temptation is hard to resist.

Melanie Civin Kenion
March 11, 2024
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POETRY: A {Photograph} In My Easter Bonnet

Melanie recounts her experience growing up as a Jewish girl, despite her mother’s efforts to hide that identity from the outside world.

Melanie Civin Kenion
November 7, 2023
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POETRY: {Why I} Can’t {Write}

Sometimes the writing doesn’t come so easily. When that happens, Melanie tries writing about NOT writing.

Melanie Civin Kenion
June 30, 2023
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POETRY: {Forgetful}-Me-Nots

Does this happen at any age, or did these episodes increase as my hair turned gray?

Melanie Civin Kenion
April 28, 2023
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Where Have All the Books Gone?

When thinking about coveted books when I was growing up, I realized there were only a few.

Melanie Civin Kenion
March 21, 2023
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POETRY: {Flames} – The Heat Behind Those Kisses

Have you ever thought of what life would be like if kisses had never existed? A musing on how our mouths created one of the best things about love.

Melanie Civin Kenion
February 15, 2023
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The {Lifesaver}

When traveling by airplane, what are you supposed to do when your seatmate is showing signs of distress?

Melanie Civin Kenion
February 7, 2023
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POETRY: It’s a Fine {Line}

No one’s crazy about standing in line. Why should you be? But then, maybe there are some good reasons. 

Melanie Civin Kenion
January 18, 2023
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POETRY: This New Year

At the start of this new year, we’re full of hope. Not just for ourselves, but for the people and the planet.

Melanie Civin Kenion
January 4, 2023
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