Thursday, September 29, 2022

Nebulous Definito

Hello, Last Friday of September,

Except for the odd monster hurricane, what a beautiful month! I really hate to see September go...except that October is arriving. And, I do love pumpkins, pumpkin spice and fall leaves.

The Poetry Pals challenged us to write a definito, this form was invented by our own Heidi Mordhorst--and is super fun to write.



Things that lift a star's spirits...that's what's new on Star's padlet https://padlet.com/mitchellhubeimom/4bzbfu2cg5k7awk5/wish/2319088219 today.

Please visit The Opposite of Indifference for the full round-up of Poetry Friday posts. Thanks for hosting, Tabatha!

19 comments:

  1. It's a nice word to say out loud, too! Love the "easier to explain what it's not", Linda.

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  2. I hope your family in Florida are OK. What a crazy storm! The connection of the root nebula to nebulous is clear (not nebulous) in your poem. Definitos are fun to write.

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  3. Hmm, you've got me thinking about things that are easier to explain by what they're not. Thank you! Off to padlet. xo

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  4. You have explained a fuzzy word with clear images, let us "see" nebulous. What a fun form to play with!

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  5. ooh..dust bunny of deep space... love this!

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  6. Dust bunnies... in spaaaaace! ☺
    I am officially in love with the phrase "cotton candy bits of fog, stars and light." Lovely, in the most non-nebulous way.

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  7. What a fun definito! Love that you say it's easier to explain what it's not. And who can resist "dust bunnies in space!"

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  8. What a great word choice for a definito! I'm also intrigued by the idea that it's easier to explain what it's not. Now I'm off to check out your padlet.

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  9. This poem is perfect for your padlet because of the references to space and the dreamy background image. I checked out your growing padlet again!

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  10. I love your "dust bunny of deep space," and "Easier to explain what it's not," fun poem Linda! Your, "Things that Lift a Star’s Spirits" is lovely, I especially like the "Whale song" and "Phosphoresce," thinking sweet and sparkling thoughts for all the stars, thanks!

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  11. Love it! This assignment made me think of the March Madness poetry tournament and the difficult words that poets would sometimes get.

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  12. OMG--"dust bunny of deep space" is so very perfect, and with vague and hazy to help, you have nailed it!

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  13. Such a lovely poem. I love the notion of explaining what something isn't to define it. Bravo!

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    1. BTW, I love your padlet! I've been so remiss about reading blogs and I've missed so much. The poems are beautiful.

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  14. Terrific definito, Linda! I especially love the dust bunny of deep space. :-)

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    1. Also, thanks for commenting on my definito. I'd love for you to share it with your students!

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  15. "dust bunny of deep space" made me smile. A NASA photo of the Horsehead Nebula is one of my favorite photos-- thank you for reminding me of a wonder of nature today! :)

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  16. I am going to remember dust bunny of deep space for AWHILE!!

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  17. You're inspiring us to write poems of "what's not." :) Love this, Linda! Love the image of a dusty bunny of deep space.

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