Thursday, October 3, 2019

Poetry Friday - Surprise Gift

            Cheriee at her blog, Library Matters, hosts today on Poetry Friday. She's been sharing fascinating poem memories these past weeks (months?) and last week wrote that she was done, now ready to revise. She's sharing a poet from her country, Canada, whose books look and sound great. We don't get many books out of Canada here, but some. I will look for these! Thanks, Cheriee!









            Yes, I wrote about autumn, but I didn't intend to until I walked outside this week, near my old and large cottonwood and saw this! Beautiful things happen in this season. I see so many "images" that I love, like busy spiders, knowing that they have much to do before their goodbyes, too. Happy Autumn however it's happening in your neighborhood.


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  1. Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.caOctober 3, 2019 at 11:05 PM

    There's a lot of talent up here in Canada, let me tell you! ;-)
    Oh how I love autumn, and all its bittersweet beauty.

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  2. Michelle KoganOctober 4, 2019 at 12:06 AM

    Love your "heartfelt poem Linda, and all the hearts that you found draped around the tree! Looks like a lovely tree to lallygag in for a while…

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  3. Linda MitchellOctober 4, 2019 at 4:50 AM

    Oh, what a perfectly caught moment before a breeze, before rain, before tiny feet or withering. Heartfelt, indeed. You always inspire.

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  4. Irene LathamOctober 4, 2019 at 6:25 AM

    Oh, that heartfelt is just right! Thank you Linda for your words and the picture. Beautiful - like you! xo

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  5. Vicki WilkeOctober 4, 2019 at 7:41 AM

    This is beautiful Linda - perfect for the picture! ♥️🍂🍁

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  6. jamaOctober 4, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    What an amazing photo! SO beautiful!

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  7. Randomly ReadingOctober 4, 2019 at 9:54 AM

    Thanks, Linda. I've always love Autumn and this is such a beautiful image in 2 part harmony with your lovely words.

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  8. JoAnn Early MackenOctober 4, 2019 at 10:01 AM

    Oh, I love the photo-poem duo and its heartfelt message! Happy autumn to you, too!

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  9. Linda BOctober 4, 2019 at 10:35 AM

    Thank you everyone. I loved seeing my tree with this 'leaf heart', had to write something to show my love. Fall offers so much to enjoy in nature!

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  10. Cheriee WeichelOctober 4, 2019 at 6:11 PM

    Thanks for that shout out Linda. You are always so kind. Thanks also for the photograph and poem. I am musing on heartfelt as I look outside my window at the cherry tree starting that transformation from green to red.

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    1. Linda BOctober 4, 2019 at 6:47 PM

      You're welcome, Cheriee. Watching that cherry tree sounds wonderful.

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  11. Carol VarsalonaOctober 4, 2019 at 9:22 PM

    Linda, you tree posed so nicely for a photo op and you are gracious to acknowledge it in a poetic format. Heartfelt is the right word for this composition. If you would like to send me this image poem for the Abundant Autumn Gallery, I would love to showcase it at the Abundant Autumn Gallery. (it just needs you to add your name.

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    1. Linda BOctober 4, 2019 at 9:53 PM

      Thanks, Carol. I will send it! I imagine there will be much to love this autumn!

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    2. Carol VarsalonaOctober 6, 2019 at 6:35 PM

      Thank you, Linda. I got your email with the image poem.

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    3. Linda BOctober 6, 2019 at 9:34 PM

      Great, Carol. Thanks for asking for it!

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  12. Catherine FlynnOctober 5, 2019 at 4:29 AM

    Because you are always on the lookout, sometimes the poem is just there for you, isn't it? As Pasteur said, "Chance favors the prepared mind." Thank you for sharing your find, and your lovely poem!

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    1. Linda BOctober 5, 2019 at 7:27 AM

      I must admit I am usually on the lookout, Catherine! Thanks for the wonderful quote!

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  13. tanita✿davisOctober 5, 2019 at 8:12 AM

    What a gorgeous image to cap off an inspired composition.

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  14. Molly HoganOctober 5, 2019 at 5:41 PM

    I love those heartfelt farewells and your keen eye!

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  15. Linda BOctober 5, 2019 at 6:19 PM

    Thank you, Tanita & Molly. I'm glad you enjoyed the post.

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  16. Mary LeeOctober 6, 2019 at 4:05 AM

    I love this so much!

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    1. Linda BOctober 6, 2019 at 9:06 AM

      Thanks, Mary Lee, it really was a delightful gift!

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  17. Liz Garton ScanlonOctober 6, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    I would do anything to feel a hint of fall right now. This is lovely.

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  18. KayOctober 6, 2019 at 12:57 PM

    What a lovely photo and poem to match. I love autumn and am looking forward to all the sights and sounds and smells.

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  19. Linda BOctober 6, 2019 at 9:35 PM

    Thanks, Liz and Kay. Autumn cooling is here, Liz, wishing you some of it,

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  20. Kimberly HutmacherOctober 8, 2019 at 2:29 PM

    A lovely pairing of picture and poem.

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