Poetry Friday round up is here!
One of the joys of summer is the Summer Poem Swap, the brainchild of Tabatha Yeatts at The Opposite of Indifference. I sent a summer sonnet to Tabatha and she is featuring it on her site today. Thanks, Tabatha, for encouraging the sharing of poetry, making connections among us, and for keeping us writing.
Last week, I received a beautiful collage from Irene Latham. There are so many things I love about her poems. She chose two of my favorite subjects, herons and the bayou. She used a picture of a canoe. My husband and I have a canoe and don’t use it as much as we should, but when we do, it’s magical. Irene has obviously read my middle grade novel, Blessen, because there’s Blessen smiling next to the bayou. Thanks, Irene, for such a personal and special gift.
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Irene’s poems are gorgeous! I love the image of the heron’s wings becoming the “morning sky’s heartbeat.” Thank you for hosting today, Margaret!
I look forward to coming back to enjoy this, and your sonnet, from a real screen (versus a small phone). Tabatha and Irene are shining lights in this world, as are you, Margaret! Thanks for hosting. (I had to take a break from my break to get a little Poetry Friday sustenance. ;0) ) http://www.robynhoodblack.com/blog.htm?post=1003667
Both are beautiful! And so perfect for you. Thanks for hosting, Margaret!
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They are beautiful poems, Margaret-just for you is special. Thanks for hosting today. I’m glad you are okay, & sorry for the upset.
These poems have a peaceful feeling, Irene. I have never been to the Bayou, but I could picture the heron and the moss. We do have local herons. You captured the way they move. Thanks for sharing, Margaret!
Two poems by Irene — what a lovely gift! Thank you for sharing them with all of us, Margaret. And thank you for hosting, too!
Louisiana is on my bucket list! Irene makes your portion of it so very inviting.
Diane, I have room for visitors. Come soon!
Thanks for sharing Irene’s poem collage. What a personal and perfect gift.
Dear Margaret, I’m so happy you enjoyed these poems — and thanks to all for your kind comments. Everyone is far too nice to mention my typo… I think “mosies” should be “moseys” ! Ah, well. The art of imperfection, right? Thank you for hosting! xo
I didn’t notice. As hard as we try, we all make those mistakes. I have a magnet that reads, “Always make new mistakes.” We learn from mistakes.
Every time I read one of these Poetry Swap posts, I wish I had participated. So many gifts of the heart. So special. Sending lots of prayers and hugs to Louisiana today.
Thanks for the prayers and hugs. I can’t turn off the news or my FB feed. So shocked.
Those poems are wonderful, and what a lovely gift that is!
Such gorgeous gifts from a gorgeous swap! We are lucky indeed to have this community. Thank you, Margaret, for all you give to it and for hosting today… xo
I see why you were interested in writing a heron poem, Margaret! Irene is spot-on as always. I love that artwork you mentioned yesterday so much, I think I might buy a print of it. Thanks for hosting!
The poems and the collage are beautiful! “Heron is a watchful word/regal and serene” … that’s going to be in my head all day. Thanks for hosting!
Irene’s poems are wonderful.