Poetry Sunday (2/19/2017): "Otherwise" by Jane Kenyon

For Poetry Sunday, I am recommending "Otherwise" by Jane Kenyon. I hope you enjoy it!
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2017 at 2:35 PM

    This was gorgeous! Thank you - i have never read this one!

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