Friday, March 22, 2019

World Poetry Day a Day Late

 Thursday was World Poetry today.  But what the heck, I'll make it Friday. Just a day late. Maybe I was too busy writing some poems

or gazing at the sky


or watching the return of 

the ducks

returned to hang poolside
as they flew overhead did they notice
weeds in our yard, leaves in the pool
wish we'd clean up more?
non-judgmental, they glide under
diving board overhang, content quacks
settle in sun, afternoon snooze
raise flag for cabana service
to no avail, one last dip
before takeoff, emerald head
glints in cloudless sky

by Joanne Faries


Happy Friday and Weekend and Poetry 

12 comments:

  1. I didn't know about !World Poetry Day,
    Off line yesterday I decided to stay.
    So here I am one day late.
    So sorry I missed it I can honestly state.

    Loved your post Joanne.
    Better late than never as they say.

    Yvonne.

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    1. but every day is poetry in your world. You are a star!

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  2. I loved your poem, lovely lady. Too bad more people aren't as non-judgmental as the ducks.

    Have a super weekend!

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    1. exactly. And Ray's working hard (clapping etc) to make sure they don't stay. They are messy guests.

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  3. If all could be like the ducks, we may be a bit more peaceful.

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    1. they give that image, but they are messy and demanding.

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  4. Lovely photos and poem. I hope you have a nice weekend.

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    1. thanks. It's a dreary weekend but I'm enjoying the quiet

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  5. Hi Joanne - yes I wondered about your guests ... love the poem though - cheers Hilary

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    1. oh these ducks. They are driving Ray nuts.

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  6. Your word choice is thoughtfully descriptive "nonjudgmental," "emerald head, glints in cloudless sky." I floated away with this, very nice.
    Cheers to a good week ahead, Joanne.

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    1. thanks. Glad I could bring a peaceful float. You have a good week too

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