Memories Bloom

Memories Bloom

The orange blossoms

have special meaning to me.

They bring back thoughts of

family and a past home.

Memories bloom at first sight.

The form of this poem is a waka.

Links

12 x 12 Community Showcase through June 15

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club--Burke-Prescott June 29

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018 

Kansas Time + Place

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Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

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I see a side of you.

It shows me your colors

and some of your lines.

It gives me a sense of

your depth and your reach.

I come to know a

part of you but

not all of you.

For that, I must

consider all sides.

Links

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Sandra Moran Bonus Book Club--Hilary Zaid and Molly Krause Podcast 

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

The Departed

The Departed

Do you miss me?

I've stayed close by.

Can you feel me?

I'm right by your side.

I'm going to take a break. The next post will be July 11.

Links

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club- Angels in America, July 8

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club Podcast--Bonnie Morris

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

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Yawn

The bud opens wide

with a yawn that shows all it

holds. See what unfolds.

Links

InterUrban ArtHouse Photography Group Show

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club--The Disappearing L April 8

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Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

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I Stand Beside You

I Stand Beside You

I stand beside you,

poised to listen to your soul.

Unburden yourself.

No words are too harsh

to end our conversation.

I listen freely.

No conversation

is too long to hold my ear.

I listen closely.

No sorrow too great

to cause me to turn away.

I listen always.

I stand beside you

firmly, without fail.

I'm going to take a break next week. My next post will be Tuesday, August 30.

Links

Sandra Moran Alphabet Soup Radio Book Club

Sandra Moran Alphabet Soup Radio Book Club April 9 Podcast

Meter, Beat and Feet 7-30-16

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Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

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Shade

Shade

I will give you shade.

Think of it as:

coolness not coldness,

dimness not darkness,

refuge not retreat.

Respite from the

warmth of the sun

when it starts to burn.

Links

A Celebration of Queerness-June 17

Sandra Moran Alphabet Soup Radio Book Club

Sandra Moran Alphabet Soup Radio Book Club April 9 Podcast

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Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

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Totem

 

 

This week's Wordsmith Studio Creative Prompt is Totem. A totem is an object (usually animal or plant) that serves as an emblem of a person, family or clan. I chose a lily as my totem because it reminds me of two women in my family.

 

The first is my mother. Her name was Lillian. Her nickname was Lil rather than Lily, but the flower still reminds me of her.

 

The second is my Aunt Lydia. She was my father's sister, but she and my mother were very close. Auntie had orange daylilies growing along one side of the driveway for as long as I can remember.

 

We lived in the upstairs flat in my aunt and uncle's house until I was nine years old. The families actually lived together for 18 years so Aunt Lydia and Uncle John were like another set of parents to my siblings and I.

 

What totem would you choose to represent your family? Put a link to it in the comments on the prompt post. Thanks to Dana Dampier for this prompt.

 

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