Got to see my poem “Some Roads” painted on roadside signs along the Farm/Art Tour in Sauk County. What a beautiful day to view the Wisconsin countryside. Farm Art Tour from Cherie Burbach on Vimeo. [Read More]
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Poetry Is For Everyone
"I believe the world is beautiful and that poetry, like bread, is for everyone. Roque Dalton [Read More]
A Personal Tipping Point
Today's #peptober post is about a "personal tipping point" in your work. Ironically I think it came when I decided to publish my very first poetry book in 2003. I'd already been writing and painting for years by then, but this was the first time I actively wanted to combine the two.I had frequently [Read More]
Walker Art Center Windchimes
A poem inspired by my trip to the Walker Art Center in MN. I'm not usually a wind-chime person. I find the noise too much. But this sculpture of wind chimes was so soothing and beautiful that I stood before it, closed my eyes, and just took it in. I have thought about that lovely experience ever [Read More]
Spoken Word Poetry From Belonging
My book Belonging is now in audio book form! I'm so excited. It was a wonderful experience to record it, and like all things I do, I'm experimenting and trying to find my way into this new landscape.I've got a couple poems from the book highlighted in the videos below. Check them out! Walker Art [Read More]