We’re back! Life has dealt its cruel hand, but we’re back. This week, we’re touching into the softer side of PaganQuill, reaching into inboxes and blogs to find the more introspective works that lie in the hearts of so many Pagans. We want to thank all of the previous writers who’ve graciously asked or let us publish their works here, and we hope they will continue. That said, you could be among them.

This week, we start with poetry. Laurie Woodward gives us another poem from the Pagan mind. Laurie is one of a handful that joined the facebook group early on, and we’re glad to have her here. If you haven’t joined the group yet, please do. Just search for PaganQuill. If you are in the group, thanks for your support, and we hope you’ll drop by and leave a comment here or give us feedback on the site.

Next, the Silent K lets us into her mind, wherein struggles a woman so like many of us. It’s not easy in this world, but I’ll let her tell you more. Silent K has a number of blogs, included one on yoga. She’s a great writer, photographer, and knitter. Leave her a juicy comment when you drop by.

Finally, this week, we’ve got a short piece of fiction from Shaughnessy Brooks. Personally, I felt this work touched on the myths of times gone, one that is held quite dear in some circles. Ms. Brooks also has a book, Bards and Ravens, which should be a pretty good read. Give it a look.

It’s quickly becoming fall. Mabon is right around the corner, harvest season is coming quick upon us. I love this time of year. For me, its means getting back to school and starting up marching band. It also means the dog days of summer are right on top of me, but I’ve only mere weeks before the cooler September winds start to roll over me. I can’t wait! Many of you probably have children. Some of you may even be taking a college class or two. Either way, or if you’re none of these, find something to learn. The fall is the time of year where my brain is in overdrive, like many other people, and it’s exhilarating. Take advantage of this educational season.

Send that piece you’re still scrapping the final flecks to paganquill@gmail.com. Send us your photographs and other personal creations. We want to start reaping the creativity that’s been growing all summer, so let us be the place you hang your fruits up to dry. Until next week…