Fragments of Heavy Light

One woman’s attempt to make sense of the world, one fragment at a time.

By A.M. O’Malley-Miller

· Launched a year ago

Mary Oliver is NOT the only Poet

I wonder if Mary Oliver has become the pumpkin spice latte of contemporary poetry.

Jun 17•A.M. O’Malley-Miller

Driftless

based on a true story

Jun 8•A.M. O’Malley-Miller

Reading Is Not a Performance

In Defense of Reading Without Permission

Feb 26•A.M. O’Malley-Miller

The Movies That Notice Us Back

A brief reflection on my favorite movies.

Feb 14•A.M. O’Malley-Miller

Crying Into My Phone

We don't have to be ready we just have to keep going

Jan 13•A.M. O’Malley-Miller

A Few Good Things From This Year

This was a year of staying close.

Dec 17, 2025•A.M. O’Malley-Miller