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Thursday, June 11, 2015

Poetry Friday With Jama

         Poetry Friday this week is at Jama Rattigan's Alphabet Soup, where we always get to taste our "bright world". You'll need to rush over to understand the reference, and have a lovely blueberry crumb bar while you're there reading poetry.
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           I am at the end, nearly, just a few more evaluations to write, and then the ordering and copying, ready to mail. I am happy to take a break once in a while, walking around the block if no further. Yesterday I walked onto my porch, and looked to the side at the late lilacs blooming (a different species I think). And look what I found having a bit of a nectar nosh. It stayed for a picture, and I wrote.

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spring chauffeured the butterfly
to my garden -
what else am I missing?

Linda Baie © All Rights Reserved
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43 comments:

  1. Diane MayrJune 11, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    There's nothing like a butterfly to inspire one to write! Have a great summer, Linda!

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    1. Linda BJune 11, 2015 at 8:54 PM

      Thanks, Diane, It's been raining a lot, so haven't seen it since, but I imagine I will. Best wishes for your summer, too.

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  2. Carol VarsalonaJune 11, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Linda, the photos are wonderful. That butterfly is stunning and I love that he got chauffeured in to your garden. He must have been smelling the lilacs. Did I miss receiving your Spring's Symphony poem? I am trying to collect and organize them but I did not see one from you. Is the one in your post the offering?

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 6:35 AM

      Not yet, Carol, will try to select one today. Thank you.

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  3. Julie June 12, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Oh, I love that, Linda! Perfect question at the end.

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 6:36 AM

      Thanks, Julie. It was a lovely gift to discover.

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  4. Sally MurphyJune 12, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Beautiful photos and an equally beautiful response in poetry. I love the image of Spring as a chauffeur.

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 6:37 AM

      Thanks, Sally, & today spring is chauffeuring in much rain, unusual for Denver. We are surprised.

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  5. TabathaJune 12, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    We don't want to miss any butterflies, do we? Love your poem, Linda.

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 6:38 AM

      Thanks, Tabatha. So far I've only noticed one, but now will keep watching.

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  6. Randomly ReadingJune 12, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    A nectar nosh! I love the picture that formed in my head when I read that. But how nice of this beautiful butterfly to stay long enough for pictures. Sometimes I look out at the garden and just watch what is going on. I will think of your lovely poem every time from now one. Thanks for sharing it.

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 7:35 AM

      Thanks, Alex. Unless I sit and look, I mostly see squirrels and bunnies, but this time it was so wonderful that I spied a butterfly.

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  7. Irene LathamJune 12, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    That poem! LOVE SO MUCH. Thank you for sharing your pics and this important reminder. xo

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  8. Kelly PolarkJune 12, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Beautiful! Enjoy the fragrant flowers!

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 9:17 AM

      Thanks, Kelly. My flowers have flourish because of all this rain. I will enjoy them.

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  9. jamaJune 12, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Love Spring as a chauffeur! Isn't it a special blessing to catch this random moment of beauty? I feel that way whenever I spot a deer or hummingbird. :)

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 9:17 AM

      You live in such a special place to do that, Jama. I'm happy to have so many flowers and trees! Thanks!

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  10. Bridget MageeJune 12, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I love the idea of a "nectar nosh", Linda! You've captured this moment perfectly. May you have MANY more moments of summer discovery soon. =)

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      Thanks for the wishes, Bridget. Today is not summery, rainy & cold, but for one day I'm enjoying being in & cozy.

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  11. Margaret SimonJune 12, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    I think I may take the time to write a haiku a day. It seems to be a way to take ourselves away and really see the gifts of life.

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 12:40 PM

      I need to return to the goal of studying more about them, reading and writing, Margaret. I am ready to do some different things! Thank you!

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  12. Donna SmithJune 12, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    I've been watching the Tiger Swallowtails in my backyard this spring, too. There's another now! There have been more of them than I've seen before here.

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 12:41 PM

      I've only seen the one, but maybe there will be more? Lucky you, Donna.

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  13. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesJune 12, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Seems the whole world stops to watch a butterfly. I wonder if they notice.

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      Hm-m-don't know about the whole world, but I do. I imagine you do, too, Michelle.

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    2. Donna SmithJune 13, 2015 at 1:55 PM

      The poets watch. And yes, the butterflies do notice. I have written a poem about that... maybe next Friday.

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  14. RuthJune 12, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Lovely!

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  15. Mary LeeJune 12, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Lovely!

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  16. Leigh Anne EckJune 12, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    I love the idea of spring being chauffeured by a butterfly! Thanks again for allowing my students to study your haiku via Margaret! I didn't know she was doing that until a couple of days before. Your contribution made our visit even more special!

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 6:42 PM

      Thanks Leigh Anne, I was happy that Margaret chose them to share. What a great class you created!

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  17. RamonaJune 12, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Spring chauffeured - wonderful example of personification. I love the pics and your phrase "nectar nosh" - so fun!

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 6:43 PM

      Thanks Ramona-a serendipitous moment-my favorite.

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  18. CarolJune 12, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    I love the image of spring being chauffeured by a butterfly! Perfect! And glad to hear you are almost done writing your evaluations! You have worked so hard! I know your students and their families will appreciate your feedback!

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    1. Linda BJune 12, 2015 at 9:22 PM

      Thanks Carol, it is a long haul for sure. I am glad to be nearly finished, and happy I had such a wonderful last class. The butterfly was like a little gift this week.

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  19. CathyJune 13, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Just gorgeous! What a beautiful image as well. I just love all the things spring "chauffeurs" into our gardens. It's like living inside a masterpiece.

    Cathy

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    1. Linda BJune 13, 2015 at 6:35 AM

      Thanks, Cathy, I agree. With all our rain, the flowers have never looked lovelier.

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  20. TaraJune 13, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Perfect. Watching butterflies is a mesmerizing activity - so calming.

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  21. Robyn Hood BlackJune 13, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Yes - just LOVELY, Linda! Thank you for sharing the poem and gorgeous pictures. I hope Summer chauffeurs beautiful bits of wonder your way as well. :0)

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