A Walk to Port Townsend
I hear
chirps of Pine Siskin hiding in the bushes,
watch seeds of cottonwood
fly like moths on fluffy wings—
Hold
the view of Pacific waters chanting
over wishing stones, calling me
to inhale.
Open
a door
to a free poem-of-the-day—
Here is Pádraig’s “Our Lady of the Garden”.
Thank you, universe, for all this time with you.
This Mamére has been busy this summer. In early June, we took a trip with two of our three daughters and their families to the Pacific Northwest. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and cool. I found poetry everywhere, on trails, in town squares, and in poetry boxes.
This week I was in charge of Leo, my oldest grandson who is seven. Seven changes everything! He can read and write and walk 2 miles in the heat. We took a long walk to our local city park. He humored me by helping me write a poem about our walk. He illustrated. You can see a video of him reading the poem on my Substack.
Reflections on the Teche 
There’s so much to see and hear on a walk. Thank you for the reminder, Margaret, with these wonderful poems–and the surprise link to “Our Lady…”
What a beautiful thing–to walk with a grandson to the park and write a poem together. I’m sighing with happiness that this happened. And, “wishing stones” from the poem above has got me. I love to find me some wishing stones. Beautiful!
Oh, Leo growing up, wow! What a spectacular time you all must have had! Thanks for all the poetry, too.
Oh, I love a good poem box – our library has started one up, and it’s so fun to find a good one – and put one in. Leo’s illustration is aces! May the magic continue to keep pace with you both this summer.
Love your in-the-moment appreciation and richness in both poems here, each day is a gift filled with so much if we choose to find the treasures. Lovely collaboration too, thanks for all Margaret!
What loveliness from you and Leo! I’m stealing that “poem of the month” idea for our local poetry box. Fun!
Thank you, universe, for all this time with you.
Ah, this could be a daily prayer.
I love the Mamere/Leo collaboration. (Seven!) And Padraig’s poem is an added bonus. ❤️
All this and POETRY BOXES?!?! What a wonderful vacation!
Leo is a talented illustrator!
Poetry boxes are a terrific idea. Going to let that percolate!
Hope the rest of your summer has more perfect days xo
I love what you did with your verbs! Three cheers for effective revisions!
A poetry box!!! What a great thing!
Margaret, love your “A Walk to Port Townsend” poem, especially the “waters chanting over wishing stones!” I hope you send this poem to Pádraig! Also love your “Hello” poem with Leo! Thank you for allthis poetry goodness and inspiration!
Oh, such a beautiful way to spend time with your grandson on a poetry walk and including art just puts the cherry on top! This is beautiful.
How gorgeous and meta — a poem within a poem! Thanks for taking us on your walk!