Carol Wilcox, my Denver friend, hosts today, our greeting to a new year, 2020! You can find her Poetry Friday post at Carol's Corner! Thanks for starting us off so wonderfully with a poem by Maya Angelou, Carol! I especially noted that line about gratitude: "To let gratitude be the pillow. . ." Happy New Year to everyone! Wishing you lots of goodness in your year, "full of things that have never been" according to Rilke.
Today, I'm celebrating some goodness received in the poetry swap in December. Thanks always to Tabatha Yeatts for starting this wonderful tradition for us!I was fortunate to have my name given to Robyn Hood Black, blogging at Life on the Deckle Edge, lover of haiku and all things from far in the past! She wrote a poem comparing me to a tree (Yes, I love trees!) and added some lovely chocolate, also tree-related plus some extra goodies like that map bookmark from her Etsy shop, ArtsyLetters! I'm not so sure I am quite like that lady swooning on the tree today, but perhaps in another life, long ago. The title is included, "The Fair Dreamer" and indeed, I am still that. In the poem's note, Robyn shares that the picture is from Crown Jewels or Gems of Literature, Art and Music, Kansas City, MO, 1888. What fun that it was printed in KC where most of my growing up years occurred.
Thank you, Robyn, for the special gifts!
Yes, Robyn, I do love trees! Here's a tribute to them and a thank you for you!
'A silhouette of magic at twilight'. What a perfect gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific gift to find in your mailbox. I love the line, "rooted in goodness," Robyn definitely knows you! And then I love your poetic response! That seems like it could describe you too! Wishing you the happiest of 2020's my friend!
ReplyDeleteOh, you lucky duck! Robyn is a genius of creating a theme and gift of unique materials. My favorite is her poem to you. "Reaching toward morning sun" is so true! The photos you share of sunrises (and sets) that include your precious trees--it's just so you! And, you do green everything in sight. Your positive energy comes through to me in social media and here. What a delight to read this post and see the gift received.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Robyn's words and beautiful handwriting... both of you are rooted in goodness. Thank you for sharing! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to begin the new year. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I have my granddaughters today, so will try to read all the rest of the posts later & into the weekend!
ReplyDeleteRobyn's gift is inspiring as are you, dear Linda! You definitely 'shelter birds and poets'. I also love your poem's gentle reminder to 'give freely without judgement' like the trees do. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYou Are like a Tree, Linda. You are dependable. Your branches reach out and welcome everyone! Happy New Year!
ReplyDelete"Rooted in goodness" what a perfect phrase to describe you, Linda. Happy new year and enjoy those treats!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, my Beautiful Friend! Glad you enjoyed my attempts at leafy tributes to the generous "free giver" that you are. XO
ReplyDeleteFinally back after a lovely day with the grand-girls. Thank you all for the compliments. It's rather easy to be kind in this wonderful & hugging community. Yes, Robyn, as you saw, loved every bit!
ReplyDeleteLinda, Robyn's themed package is full of wonderful items to bring happiness to January grey days. Rooted in goodness is a beautiful thought to describe how you, like a tree, nurture, grow, and share your spirit with everyone you meet. Without judgment is a way I wish all to act. Thanks for sharing Robyn's goodness and creativity and responding poetically.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Carol. December brought many pleasures and this from Robyn was a special one.
DeleteLove this tree-themed package and your response! You are definitely a tree of goodness!
ReplyDeleteLike Carol, this line resonated with what I think of you, Linda. What a lovely box of goodies from Robyn!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary Lee & Tara. It was a busy day, but I got to be out among the trees, too!
ReplyDelete(a 'happy place' for you - Yay!) XO
DeleteHa! Indeed it is my 'happy' place! Hugs to you, too, Robyn!
DeleteOh, my goodness! That ending! And being a perch in winter. What a lovely poetry tribute to you. THank you for sharing it with all of us:>)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Laura. Glad to do it!
DeleteHow delightful to receive this package of tree and chocolate goodness. Love the poem Robyn wrote from "reaching toward morning sun" to "a silhouette of Magic at twilight." I love the tree and sky pics you share with us. We're lucky to know you!
ReplyDeletePoem exchanges are the best thing, Ramona. Thank you!
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