Archive - Janell’s Substack

Necessary Grace

A poem about my father

Jun 15 •

May 2025

February 2025

A Dove in Winter

A dove on a branch in winter turns her ring-necked head

Feb 3 •

December 2024

The Light at Abuela's House

A poem by Janell Strube

Dec 22, 2024 •

The Light at Abuela's House

A Holiday Poem by Janell Strube

Dec 22, 2024 •

4:27

The Year of the Word "Boundless" and Where it Led

This year, I chose the word “Boundless” to describe how I wanted my year to be.

Dec 1, 2024 •

June 2024

Reflections on a Parent's Birthday

A Poet Sees a Change in Grief, a New Way of Thinking, as the Anniversary of her Birthmother's Birth Comes and Goes Without Celebration

Jun 30, 2024 •

Ode to Old Men and Fava Beans

There is something about

Jun 16, 2024 •

May 2024

Reflections on a White Calla Lily

May 5, 2024 •

March 2024

Inspiration and Perseverance in Tough Times

Recently, I was asked to submit some poetry on inspiration, perseverance, and overcoming.

Mar 17, 2024 •

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