Celeste Boudreaux at Luminous Heart

07/25/2026

Had a LOVE-ly conversation today with my friend, ZenJen Brown, for her "Intention of Love" podcast series. Since one of my poems was published in her free online poetry anthology, we chatted about poetry, creativity, and the transformative power of love. Thank you, ZenJen, for creating space for these meaningful conversations. 💖 Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/m0AgTzQzhJw?si=ffbsr-3J1bz4416u

07/18/2026

New on the blog: A Celebration of Sisters — a short, heartfelt piece about the fierce loyalty, small annoyances, and unbreakable bonds between sisters. Read and reflect on what sisterhood means to you: https://wix.to/sKtV8Ic

Allies and enemies, irritating as shoe pebbles / and fiercely loyal, we would each take on / a charging bull in a sister’s defense . . .

06/20/2026

When the world wears thin, go sit in a marsh. My new poem is here — a lyrical meditation on how nature becomes a liturgy for the tired soul. 3-minute read.
https://www.celesteboudreaux.com/post/the-meditation-of-the-marsh-mindful-spirituality-in-nature

When I grow weary of the sharp-tongued world / of men grown callous, bloated with self / of truth unspooling into knotted lies / of indifference, slack and drifting / of cruelty, bright-edged as a blade / I slip away to hear the liturgy of the marsh . . .

05/23/2026

New poem: “The Storm: A Gully Washer Poem” — morning rain arrived before the sun, lightning stitching the sky, porch chimes singing fierce hymns. A short, storm-salted piece to read with a hot cup and a window open. Read it here: https://wix.to/DH5UJSm

This morning the rain arrived before the sun, / lightning stippling the sky in a staccato imitation of dawn. / The wind turned the trees feral, / and my porch chimes danced a fierce, unruly hymn. . . .

05/18/2026

Enjoy this beautiful, FREE online poetry anthology, putting LOVE 💕 out into the universe. And check out page 30 for my own contribution! 🥰🌷 https://zenjenbrown.com/free-e-book-download

05/10/2026

Honored for my poem, “Iona Nunnery at First Light” to be featured recently as the Monk in the World Guest Post on Abbey of the Arts. 💕

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Celeste Boudreaux's reflection

04/10/2026

New on the blog: “Where I'm From: Childhood Memories from East Texas.” A short, tender look at the small things that shaped a childhood — glass milk bottles, Double Bubble gum, and tuna casseroles. Read the full poem and reflection PLUS video of my guest appearance on a poetry podcast. https://wix.to/fgeTuxB

I am from cotton hand-me-downs, hemmed to fit, / from Carnation powdered milk that stretched / what the milkman brought in glass bottles with wire handles, / and Nabisco Shredded Wheat in one big, sinewy biscuit / that filled our bowls and slowly softened to mush as we ate. . . .

01/23/2026

Two is not enough. I want to have three ears! Do you? Discover various layers of listening in my latest poem! Read more here: https://wix.to/SPKlMHh

How would it be to live like an ear, / as if my entire purpose was to listen? / Listening to the person in front of me, / hanging on their words as if they are / the last other human left alive on the earth . . .

12/04/2025

New Poetry Blog Post

Streamlining Christmas: Connection not Perfection

10/30/2025

New Poetry Blog Post https://wix.to/aigFeFX
💖 Imagine the dreams your ancestors had for you! When we honor their journeys, we cultivate a stronger sense of belonging and create a legacy filled with love for our children and beyond. ✨ What hopes do you imagine your ancestors may have carried in their hearts? 🌱 Comment below! 🌍

I Trail a Crowd: Connection with Ancestors