My light is shining – Poetry by Ali Grimshaw

~ Ali Grimshaw

I am grateful to be a part of the Stafford Challenge Anthology 2024-25 which includes 200 poems from an international community of poets who committed to writing a poem a day for a year.

Featuring original work from acclaimed poets like Kim Stafford, Naomi Shihab Nye, CMarie Fuhrman, and more, this collection represents just a fraction of the thousands of poems written between January 17, 2024, and January 16, 2025, by the poets of The Stafford Challenge community. Inspired by the daily writing practice of William Stafford, these writers—from seasoned poets to those discovering their voices—dedicated themselves to this yearlong poetic journey, and each poem here stands as a tribute to that commitment.

This collection is a celebration of the creative spirit, dedicated to anyone who has ever felt the deep pull of language, creativity, and the desire to express something potent and true.

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19 thoughts on “My light is shining – Poetry by Ali Grimshaw”

  2. Congratulations on being a part of this community and anthology, Ali. A great effort. Writing is never easy…so when there’s something like this, certainly time to celebrate and enjoy the moment. Here’s to writing and publishing more 🙂

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      1. I recall a sign that used to hang in the classroom of one of my teachers in high school:

        “See yourself as others do.”

        Today I emphasize that for those who are seen as companionate, and who offer their gifts to the world without seeking anything in return.

        See yourself as esteemed like the others. 💜

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