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Author: Deirdre Johns

Deirdre Garr Johns is the author of the children’s book Weathering the Storm (Palmetto Publishing, 2024) and poetry chapbook, Fallen Love (Finishing Line Press, 2025). Deirdre is an alumna of the Tupelo Press 30/30 Project. Her work is inspired by memories of people and places. Nature is an inspiration for her writing. Deirdre’s work has appeared in SylviaMagazine, South Carolina Bards Poetry Anthology, Eunoia Magazine, Nymeria Magazine, Silver Birch Press, Stone Poetry Quarterly, Sasee Magazine, The Petigru Review and more. Instagram: @deirdregarrjohns

MOM MINUTE

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Deirdre Johns

Sleep calls to me, and so does my son. In a minute. The cup of water and belly — full. Teeth — flossed and brushed. Potty — twice for good measure. Sharky and Moose — each one stuffed under the arm. Star Wars fleece — just over the knees. Stories Read more