Thursday, December 16, 2021

Blessings

 


With my thick mittens & woollen socks,

I settle to read your letters, warm

as redbush tea, toasted sweet corn bread

You bring spark, skylight, sugar bush smells

Gloomy rain clouds blur in festive hues

I become playful child, curious as snail

and I thank you, this morning* (again)





*Inspired by poem by David Whyte in Blessings

Posted for dVerse Poets Pub:   Poetry form of Kwansaba & Blessings

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!!  See you on January 3, 2022.

22 comments:

  1. How incredibly sweet, gentle, soft, delicious .... sigh.

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  2. How wonderful to receive a mail filled with such warmth... in our northern climate we do need such warmth...

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  3. This is incredibly gorgeous, Grace! I can taste the redbush tea and feel the gratitude pouring from this poem. Love it!💝💝

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  4. Sounds like such a cozy relationship between these two. The affection and positive regard really warms me <3

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  5. so cozy and heartwarming, feels like I've entered your personal private space to share this intimate moment!

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  6. Enjoyed all the sensory details in this gorgeous form. Thanks for introducing me to it! 💕

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  7. Wishing you a Happy Holiday! The image of mittens and socks feels comfy. It’s unusually warm here. I went for a walk today with a light jacket.

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  8. Wonderful write. Happiest of holidays to you and yours My friend, and every blessing in the new year Grace! 🙂

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  9. I tried commenting earlier, but it didn't go through (a problem on my end, I think). Anyway, coming back to this amazing piece, I think it's an intimate, evocative account of what letters can do to people. It's an act so intimate when we read each word and you can see the penmanship--maybe some words crossed out or erased; the fold in the paper, the scent that lingers once out of the envelope; it's such a fun feeling, especially when getting into the mindset to start reading them. Beautifully, beautifully written, Grace! Hope you have a happy holiday and new year. :)

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  10. What a cozy place to read personal words of greeting! I like the idea that snails are curious :)

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  11. Aww... I feel the sincerity. Thank you.

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  12. So lovely Grace. This was a beautiful prompt for this time of year. Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ☺️💕

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  13. So incredible, Grace. I love it.

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  14. May the joy of the season fill your heart here at the closing if the year 2021, and may peace abide in 2022. This is a most difficult time for our planet earth, and a time of turmoil for its peoples. May 2022 begin the way back! ✌🏼❤️🌎

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  15. Very cozy and peaceful. I like it very much. Thank you!

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  16. Sounds different in style..beautiful

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  17. You bring spark, skylight, sugar bush smells
    Gloomy rain clouds blur in festive hues

    How nice when a gloomy day turns out to be a great day in keeping with the festive season. Thanks Grace for a great 2021, Happy holidays and God bless you with His unique blessings unto you!.

    Hank

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  18. What a warm, cosy feel your verse evokes! Thank you for the beautiful prompt.
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  19. "warm as toassted corn bread" is a spot-on image. Thank you for all of your beautiful poems all year.

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