But of course, Andy, pen-on…
I noticed the cool photo on your latest post that seems related to this so here’s the link for anyone interested!
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Andy
Thanks for that. I’ve had that photo, meaning to post it, and your post here reminded me to.
Those lines that I have shared here I wrote when about nineteen, they made it into my Heading North.
“turning their lives into celebrations is not easy”
This line struck me with its timeliness. It may not be easy, especially with Covid-19, but it is worth the effort to turn your life into a celebration. Or so I believe.
the long work / of turning [life] / into a celebration / is not easy
[but oh so worthwhile]
Thank you Laura for reminding me of my intention to read more of Mary Oliver. What a remarkable poet and essayist
There are sunflower growers in my area, and nothing stops the highway traffic like these fields in full bloom! So many people were pulling off the highway to romp in the fields and take photos, that the growers have had to fence off the fields. Nothing cheers the soul like these wonderful flowers!
Nice!!
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Love this! Mary Oliver’s poetry always cheers my days.
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Great poem. Can I offer
The sunflower/grows alone/and tall/attaining a dominance/and a penchant/for flattery
But of course, Andy, pen-on…
I noticed the cool photo on your latest post that seems related to this so here’s the link for anyone interested!
Thanks for that. I’ve had that photo, meaning to post it, and your post here reminded me to.
Those lines that I have shared here I wrote when about nineteen, they made it into my Heading North.
Just looked it up in my copy – yep, it’s there!
FOOD CHAIN (something I wrote to schew on)
When
Dog
Met
Cat,
Each
Ate
The
Other’s
Chow.
When
Man
Met
Bull,
He
Ate
The
Critter’s
Cow.
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Oh the Bard strikes again! You’re the best, Joe.
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“All those rows of seeds-each one a new life.” That inspired a sense of “awe” in me! Have an enjoyable day, Laura.
That visual is so rich/ripe/full, isn’t it?
Nice poem! I never heard of “poem in your pocket day” but it seems like a good idea 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
“turning their lives into celebrations is not easy”
This line struck me with its timeliness. It may not be easy, especially with Covid-19, but it is worth the effort to turn your life into a celebration. Or so I believe.
Agreed!
the long work / of turning [life] / into a celebration / is not easy
[but oh so worthwhile]
Thank you Laura for reminding me of my intention to read more of Mary Oliver. What a remarkable poet and essayist
– sigh – you’re most welcome, Mariss.
There are sunflower growers in my area, and nothing stops the highway traffic like these fields in full bloom! So many people were pulling off the highway to romp in the fields and take photos, that the growers have had to fence off the fields. Nothing cheers the soul like these wonderful flowers!
Fields of Sunflowers…the image is quite freeing.
I’d ‘romp’ with respect – the urge would be too strong to resist!
Part of my comment vanished. The last line was: Do tell what made you choose this particular poem, Laura.
I felt an affinity with the Sunflowers…
My goodness! She had a way with words, didn’t she? Every line is a work of art! Thank you for sharing, Laura!
You nailed it, L.Marie, ‘every line is a work of art’