H. Wordsmith Reads

Friday Feature: Ross Gay — Joy as a Daily Practice. A short, thoughtful read on how noticing small moments can hold joy alongside grief and history. Read the full piece: https://wix.to/ojouPKD

New on the blog: “Sunday, April 12th, 2026” — a gentle note on building a life that can hold the work. If you’ve felt the quiet pull to slow down and tend to what truly matters, this one’s for you. Read a short, restorative piece about devotion, breath, and the beginnings of a real writing practice. Read now: https://wix.to/e8pioiV

New on the blog: Friday Feature — Langston Hughes and the Crystal Stair. A short, tender reflection on memory, migration, and the poem that stayed with me: Mother to Son. Read the full post and walk the crystal stair with me. https://wix.to/AfmLyWc