The world
inside a crystal ball
feels mystical
and magical,
a fairy tale land
where princes
fall in love
with glass slippers.The world
inside ocean waves
feels treacherous
and terrifying,
a tossed ship
where pirates
set traps
for fair maidens.The world
in a child’s mind
feels exciting
and thrilling,
a shore of seashells
where girls and boys
gather treasures
to share.
The photo above took my breath away. I saw it on Molly Hogan’s blog and thought, “I want to write a poem about this.” I also went to Amazon to buy my own crystal photo ball. I changed my header image to one of the bayou with the ball placed on my deck railing.
I had an email conversation with my virtual-poetry-writing-photographer-friend Molly Hogan about exchanging photos and writing poems about them. The idea grew into something we’d like to share with the Poetry Friday community. We are calling it “More than Meets the Eye.”
I am hosting the Poetry Friday round-up on Friday, May 25th and would like to invite poets to fill out the form below and I’ll match you with someone to exchange photos with. I’m going to make an effort to match you to someone in a totally different geographical location. Your charge will be to write a poem about the photo you receive and post it on your blog on Friday, May 25th. The photos should not include people. (People tend to complicate things.) There are no other rules except that the writer should give proper credit to the photographer and vice versa. Please sign up by Friday, April 27th.
Hey, virtual-poetry-writing-photographer-friend, I’m so glad this picture inspired you and I love your poem. You weave together so many worlds effortlessly. Each time I read it, I take away a bit more. I’m super excited to be a part of “More Than Meets the Eye.”
Oh, no, I think I just left a message in the wrong place. Sorry.
This looks like fun–I’ll play!
Buffy, I’m so glad you want to play. Please fill out the contact form so I have your information. Thanks.
I love this idea, Margaret! Do we have to use the crystal ball in our photo?
No! The photo is your choice from your geographical area.
I love this idea, Margaret! I don’t see the form though. And I think I need one of those crystal balls too. I saw it on Molly’s blog…and now on yours! Let me know how to fill out the form!
Kim
The form is at the end of the post. I couldn’t see it on my phone, though. Maybe it only shows up on a computer??
Hmmm…I was on my computer. Maybe I’m missing something. Can you send a link to the form another way?
Kim
Brilliant and beautiful idea, Margaret and Molly. I just signed up!
Love Molly’s photo, your header, that ‘crystal ball’ idea & your photo exchange, Margaret. Nice all around!
Love the photo and the poem!
I love your poem! I love this idea! And those are some cool photos with the crystal ball.
Sounds like loads of fun! I LOVE writing from photos!!
Such a great idea, Margaret. I won’t be participating because I already have a wrap-up celebration scheduled for that date, but I look forward to reading others’ photo/poetry exchanges. You did a beautiful job with your poem—love the peek into the mind of treasure-gathering child.
Such a vest idea. I’m curios what size crystal ball you purchased on Amazon. I see various sizes. I enjoy reading your blog and I have been a long time fan of Molly’s writing and photography.
*neat *curious 🙄
The one I bought is around 3 inches and cost $15. Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KNSFCTM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fun idea Margaret, and I like your whimsical poem. I’m tempted… thanks!
[…] If you are interested in joining a photo-poetry exchange I am hosting, click here. […]
Photo-poetry exchange sounds like fun. I just submitted my information. I love your poem that pairs with Molly’s photo. Her photo took my breath too when I first saw it on her blog.
[…] If you would like to participate in a round up of poetry about photos, join the photo/poem exchange on my blog, More than Meets the Eye. […]
I love the idea. I submitted my info with the form and I can see it on your blog right after I submit. Maybe it goes away? I don’t really want my email address on a public blog. I think you understand. Anyway, I like how your poem explores the same image from three different points of view, all involving imagination!
I think only you can see the information. No one else will. Thanks for signing up.
[…] Happy Poetry Friday, everyone! Margaret at Reflections on the Teche is our hostess this week. Last month she invited us to participate in her “More than Meets the Eye” photo exchange. Participants were asked to send a photograph from their own geographic area to their exchange partner and in return their partner would write a poem about it. Today’s the day! (Click here to read her call for participants.) […]
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