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Welcome December Poets,
I'm a bit stunned that we are here closing out 2024. I feel like we should have more time. But, here we are with jingle bells ringing in the background.
Molly brought this challenge to the Inkling's writing desks this month:
Begin with a specific sensory experience (of taste, sight, smell, sound or touch),and see where that leads you." This part of a prompt from James Crews's new book, "Unlocking the Heart."
I dragged my feet a bit on this challenge (I feel like there should be more time). And, I've been playing around with the 4 x 4 form. So, this recent draft became my poem. It's not quite a 4 x4 as there is no traveling line of repetition. But, I like this poem. It makes me happy.
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| Globe from my Dad 2023 |
December
Delivered box Open it up A light-up globe from my father
Round blues and golds A surprise gift I plug it in Flip on the switch
All the nations All the oceans All these places My kitchen glows
He wanted to give me some light and a whole world as nourishment
Linda Mitchell Dec. 24
I am hosting Poetry Friday next week. I'll have a post and link-up ready to roll Thursday evening for early birds like me and welcome all poets through the following week. This week, thanks goes to Carol at The Apples in my Orchard for rounding up all our poems in her orchard.
Stay well this week--especially as you prepare for the holidays.
Mary Lee Hahn @ A(nother) Year of Reading
Catherine Flynn @ Reading to the Core
Molly Hogan @ Nix the Comfort Zone
Margaret Simon @ Reflections on the Teche
Heidi Mordhorst @ my juicy little universe
What a lovely, sweet poem! It made me happy too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLight, nourishment...and your father gave you this joyous poem too! Love it. (I found a gift yesterday from my late father... and it could also be described as light and nourishment...sigh.) xo
ReplyDeleteOh, smiling about your special gift, Linda, & the poem about it, and your dad! It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love that globe, Linda! What a great gift from your Dad. Globes, maps, and atlases are all things I've been very fond of over the years! What treat to have it light up your kitchen to nourish you in soul feeding ways!
ReplyDeleteAn inspired gift from your father has delivered some special words from your poetic inner being, Linda. What wonderful deliveries. Global glee for thee!
ReplyDeleteThe gift from your father is made all the more wonderful with that last stanza. He wanted to give you light and nourishment (a whole world's worth)! So so beautiful. I love globes too. I would have been tickled with such a gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift of light, nourishment, and love. And your poem has all the wonder and feels.
ReplyDeleteIf it wasn't so cole I could prepare for the holidays in a decorate way outside. I woke to 20 degrees. Did you also feel that chilled temperature? Your poem warmed me so thanks for that. Your Dad's gift became your inspiration to write and bring the world to you. May your holiday preparations be illuminated by the light that was sent to you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteThe best gift of all, and isn't that what every parent wants for their child: "some light
ReplyDeleteand a whole world."
I love that third stanza in particular with its repetition of "all" and the o sounds. That final stanza runs a close second though. Such a strong finish to your poem. What a wonderful moment to capture. Wishing you glowing light and nourishment of all sorts throughout the holidays!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift!!! The lovely long o's make this poem so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis fits in so well with your chosen word this year. I also love the seemingly simple structure that conveys a strong emotion and memory. Fathers are good at "giving some light".
ReplyDeleteThat last line of your poem says it all. What a cool gift -- I've never seen a lighted globe before. :)
ReplyDeleteWe all need a kitchen glowing with nourishment. Lovely gift, lovely moment, lovely poem.
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