Welcome to Cozy Poetry Corner by Debra A Winter (Richter)

The Harmony of Sunday: A Musical Reflection

“Music for the Ears” When Sunday arrives–church bells ring; It’s time for the church choir to…
Grunter Overthinker: A Poetic Exploration of Creativity

“Grunter Overthinker” There was a guy named Grunter Overthinker, Who was a real big writing stinker.…
Winter Blues: A Humorous Take on the Cold Season

The poem expresses a playful disdain for winter, noting its beauty but harsh cold. The speaker…
Navigating My Not-So-Fun Doctor Appointment Experience

The poem humorously recounts a frustrating hospital visit for blood tests. It captures the early morning…
Unraveling Booger Boo: The Snotty Ghost with a Cold

“Booger Boo: The Friendly Ghost Who Has A Cold” What is a Booger Boo? Is it…
Real Things, Imagined Things, and Everything In Between

A late‑night reflection on what we call “real.” From stubbed toes to magic tricks, dreams to…
Untangling Life’s Little Frustrations

“Bundle Blue” is a poem that captures the feelings of frustration and forgetfulness in everyday situations.…
Winter Fishing Woes: A Shanty Saga

In “Runaway Shanty: Dinner’s a Flop,” the narrator experiences challenges while ice fishing as strong winds…
Why Originality Matters in Writing

A heartfelt poem about the value of originality, the pride of writing one’s own words, and…
The Enchanting Tale of Cutie Pie the Furnace Ghost

Cutie Pie, a whimsical ghost, visits every October, bringing warmth as the furnace blows air throughout…
A Fly, a Pie, and a Black Eye: A Whimsical Poem

A pesky fly, a pie, and one very bruised narrator. This silly poem serves up slapstick…
Join the Dinner Search: One Mom’s Supper Saga

A lighthearted, relatable kitchen table poem about the nightly question every family faces: What’s for supper?…