Rebecca Herzog at Sloth Reads hosts Poetry Friday today, with a call to celebrating National Goof Off Day! Because of Rebecca's blog title, it feels fitting that she would both know about and make a call for, well, inaction on today's Poetry Friday. No offense intended to sloths, really. I know they act, albeit.very.slowly. I also know that 'goofing off' doesn't always mean slowing down, but to me, this time, it did. Thanks for hosting, Rebecca!
What Can Be
This morning hour, while goofing off,
I strolled throughout my yard,
poking here and looking down
to find the spring green all around.
Lily blades reached for the sun,
alas, their green, the only one,
but then a tiny ant crawled by
another followed, I said “hi”
I pulled leaf litter off a bed,
with a closer look, saw one thing red,
felt a flutter, looked around –
a ladybug, they’re back in town!
It isn’t often that I take more
than a casual glance this time of year.
Today I’ve learned to slow and go.
I’m glad goof-offing day is here.
Linda Baie ©
Hooray for goofing off! Love your poem!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ruth, fun to do! Hope you have a bit of goofing off today!
DeleteOh, this is wonderful...so positive...so after-the-snow! Your ladybug not only brought you spring with her flutter but also a poem. She's a keeper!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. Rebecca's invitation is perfect for this first Friday of spring.
DeleteI love the ladybug discovery in the poem and in real life! And yes, to slowing down. Today is a really good day for that. Thank you. xo
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Irene. It really is a great time to slow down and enjoy the days.
DeleteWonderful poem, made me smile!! Love that the ladybugs are back in town. I think we all need to practice the fine art of goofing off every now and then, despite what society seems to dictate.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jama. I plan more goof offing with Imogene this afternoon!
DeleteI'm a little envious of your goofing off in the garden. What a wonderful poem full of surprises.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Margaret, not much going on yet, but it's starting!
DeleteThanks for sharing your goofing off poem! Sometimes slowing down is the best way to goof off, especially when our lives can be so fast paced!
ReplyDeleteYes, I certainly agree, Rebecca. It is good! Thanks!
DeleteLove your poem, Linda. "Spring green...leaf litter...felt a flutter... goof-offing day" - so many words to love and the ladybugs are back!
ReplyDeletePerhaps in a few weeks, the bees! I was so excited to welcome that ladybug! Thanks, Ramona.
DeleteThe bees are already here. Jack loves to smell the flowers, but now we have to watch for the bees. I used to tell my kids they won't bother you unless you bother them. But then I got stung while walking and minding my own business (maybe I was into their business without realizing it).
DeleteYes, it can happen & one never knows how. And yes, Jack could get stung while smelling those blooms. Glad to hear your bees have arrived!
DeleteThat last line is so fun! I'm looking forward to some goof-offing time in my garden this week. I hope it gets warm enough to lift leaf litter (say that five times fast) and find buggy friends!
ReplyDeleteWe have more warming coming & it rained a lot last night, so things should be popping up! I may wait a couple more weeks to clean it all off, but it's nearly time to do some. Enjoy your time outside, too, Mary Lee!
DeleteIt sounds like you had a lovely "goof off" peaceful stroll. I love your poem and all of its lovely images.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kimberly! Hoping to extend that 'goofing off' to other days, too!
DeleteNice and slothly
ReplyDeleteand goofed offly
springy rhyme
this morning time!
Happy spring!
Oh, Donna, love this! Thank you for my rhyme, fun to have the time, to goof a ton is fun! Thank you!
Delete"Slow and go" sounds lovely. It reminds me of "Slow Art Day," which is April 6th!
ReplyDeleteAh, another day to look forward to! Thanks, Tabatha.
DeleteAmazing how one little lady bug can carry spring on her back. :) It sounds to me like a little goof-offing was just what you needed, Linda!
ReplyDeleteIndeed it was refreshing, Michelle. Thanks!
DeleteLoved the discoveries coming one after another in your poem Linda, and then the
ReplyDelete"felt a flutter, looked around –
a ladybug, they’re back in town!"
I'll keep my eye out for them…
I've been watching my new little peach tree to see if new buds have come but I can't tell yet, have to wait and see.
We had some rain this evening, another help on our way to changes. Thanks, Michelle.
DeleteOh, Linda, I love the meander-y feeling of wonder and rediscovery that you've created here! Thank you! I'm late in reading the round-up, but this is the perfect way to kick off my Monday! :) xo
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you came by, Karen. Have a wonderful week with maybe a little goof-offing!
DeleteI am on vacation in New Orleans, just reading this, and you've inspired me to do less and observe more. Thank you, Linda!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a grand place to be, and to be observing. Have a beignet for me, too! Thanks, April!
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