Claire Westbrook

Jail Minute

a poem

Feb 13 • Claire Westbrook

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Your body is not a to-do item to be checked off a list.

It is to be taken care of, listened to, noticed, celebrated.

Feb 9 • Claire Westbrook

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January 2026

I think I'm on my way to being a Chill Snow Day Mom.

I wonder if my kids would agree.

Jan 30 • Claire Westbrook

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The Honest Testimony of Oklahoma Weather

thoughts on my connection with nature, seasons, and having an almost high-schooler

Jan 23 • Claire Westbrook

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Believe the truth about yourself.

No matter how beautiful it is.

Jan 15 • Claire Westbrook

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How To Move Through Your Particular Brand of Suffering

Basically, there is no formula.

Jan 12 • Claire Westbrook

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I don't need to control the story.

If mystery is lost, reverence is lost.

Jan 1 • Claire Westbrook

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December 2025

Dear Ampersand

I just dropped you off at a Goodwill donation center and wanted to say thanks.

Dec 23, 2025 • Claire Westbrook

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Treasures are hidden in the outro.

Here's one I've recently finished.

Dec 19, 2025 • Claire Westbrook

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November 2025

Dogs have last names.

And other things I'm learning.

Nov 29, 2025 • Claire Westbrook

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The love of God can be shown to us in strange ways.

Like through snails and dogs and bathtubs.

Nov 22, 2025 • Claire Westbrook

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Maybe our vacation cities should give our eulogies.

Maybe they know us best.

Nov 18, 2025 • Claire Westbrook

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