Art: Looking Back Buck, by Patti Deters
I am thankful for a December look-back. The first Sunday of a new month is an invitation to visit my poetry page, Wednesday Whims of Poetry. It’s that beginning of a new month where I encourage reflection from the month before…before it’s gone. Time moves like a sleepless night. It flows whether we’re caught up or ready, and tirelessly we move forward because it’s the only direction to go. But not today. Today I welcome a look back to the weeks before, with a chance to reflect and share…
Please visit my Wednesday Whims of Poetry Page: https://stepsinbetween.com/poetry/
Art: Looking Back, by Blue Bond
My most recent November poems are Moods of my Sometimes, Tired, and Marooned in the Season. I suppose it makes sense my monthly poems typically (although not always) carry a thread connecting them. Each season has a way of pulling me, and I tend to find themes within each month. It’s always interesting for me to take advantage of this look-back opportunity, analyze where I find myself, and set forth either on the same path or choose a new one. Clearly, I’m exhausted (mentally and physically), so I need to wake up and get moving for December. We shall see if I can make that happen in next month’s look-back.
Gleefully, I was out of town for Thanksgiving, visiting family I don’t often get to see. I didn’t even try to post November’s final Wednesday poem. However, I am grateful for every day I am blessed (exhausted or not). So, I wrote this one for you…
GRATEFUL (an acrostic)
Generosity swirls in gusts along November’s edge
Redefining the hearts of humankind
Allowing second thoughts or second chances
Timeless errors to unfold
Erasing voids from hearts to street corners
Filled for the moment, or at least the season
Uplifting to the recipient, the giver, the observer
Love spread because winter winds declare it so
~By Celaine Charles, Thanksgiving 2019
Art: Bison in Snow Storm, by Dale Evelyn Jackson
December is upon us, and it tends to fly by in flurries of obligation and busyness. My wish for you is to find that quiet path among this new month. Weave your way along the parts of December that feed your soul, enlighten your mood, and remind you of your true purpose. It’s a hopeful month, so hope…
Happy Writing (because at least you’re writing),
Celaine Charles, December 1, 2019
Image Credit Links:
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/looking-back-buck-patti-deters.html (Looking Back Buck, by Patti Deters)
https://www.artpal.com/BlueBond?i=78090-27 (Looking Back, by Blue Bond)
https://www.redbubble.com/people/studiololo/works/33628920-grateful-sleeping-baby-squirrel (Grateful Sleeping Baby Squirrel)
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/bison-in-snow-storm-dale-evelyn-jackson.html (Bison in Snow Storm, by Dale Evelyn Jackson)
https://stepsinbetween.com/poetry/ (Wednesday Whims of Poetry at Steps In Between, by Celaine Charles)
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I love this post.
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I needed that. I’ve been so swamped. Thank you! 💙
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come and check out Celaine’s December lookback
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Thanks! Did you get my message about trying out a Elfchen poem? Soooo fun! I loved it. Thanks for always supporting me. 😀
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So happy you are enjoying Elfchens! I love them, fun and simple. No I don’t think so. Did you send it to chucklindholm@hotmail.com ? I would love to read it if you would be so kind to resend it, please! Always love supporting you. Your words reach out to me!!!
xoxo 😊💖🌹
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I keep getting an error message with this link. I’m so sorry. Check out my same blog site, Steps In Between, and click on my “Wednesday Whims of Poetry” page to find it. Cheers!!
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Yes, I went and found Message Sent, Sky Love and Forrest Free. Wonderfully done!! So happy you are enjoying them. I’m wishing you had these broken down so I could share them individually? Alas! Ha!
xoxo 😊💖
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Yes, I’m trying to figure out how to do that without bombarding my readers with reposting each poem on a page. It’s time for a reboot! But not sure how to do it yet. Ugh!
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