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

Shrinky-Dinky Conspiracy: How Shrinkflation Is Stealing Your Snacks

The author expresses frustration over the recent trend of “grocery shrinkflation,” where product sizes decrease while…
Men and Nature’s Cycle: A Poetic Reflection

The poem “Mother Nature’s Curse for Men” explores the humorous frustrations of a wife during her…
Grocery Shopping: The Zombie Apocalypse Experience

The haiku expresses frustration with grocery shopping, likening the experience to a zombie’s aimless wandering. It…
Birds vs Squirrels: Who Gets the Seeds?

The poem “Lunch Time” humorously highlights the challenge of feeding birds, as squirrels often arrive first…
I’m Losing My Home to the Flood – A Poem of Love, Faith, and Survival

A heartfelt poem of faith and devotion amid disaster. As floodwaters rise and a home is…
Life’s Bases: Navigating Home Expenses Like a Game

A playful look at life through a baseball metaphor — where home plate is our safe…
The Joy of Toads: A Children’s Poem

The poem “Small Smiles a Toad Can Bring” highlights a playful dialogue with a toad, urging…
Exploring Self-Identity Through Haiku

The poem “Me, Myself & I in Haiku” expresses individuality and self-acceptance. The author embraces their…
When Technical Difficulties Steal Romantic Moments

The poem humorously expresses frustration over a partner’s distraction from intimacy due to technology, particularly texting.…
System Overload: A Power‑Ade Tragedy – A Humorous Two‑Sentence Tech Tale

A short, chaotic tale about a computer that partied too hard on Power‑Ade and met its…
Laughing Through Love: Humor in Intimacy

The poem humorously highlights the disconnect in intimacy caused by distractions like texting. It lists various…
Finding Hope Amidst Hardship and Uncertainty

The poem reflects on the themes of faith, hardship, uncertainty, and hope in the face of…